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No.  3^0— FtFTY-NINTH  YEAR 


VICTORIA,  ETRIT1SH  COLUMBIA,  .SUNDAY,.  DECEMBER  16,  1917 


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PRICE  RVEdNfi 


HER 
FOR 


HEED 
APPEAL 
IN  FIELD 


Hon.  Arthur  Meighen  Speaks  Impressively  on  Abso- 
lute Necessity  of  Obtaining  Reinforcements 
Through  Enforcement  of  Military  Service 
Act— Voluntary  System's  Failure*      '. 

,  —^     ■ 

DESERTION  OF  MEN  WOULD 

SHAME  COUNTRY  FOREVER 

■ 
*  ■  * 

Hollowness  of  Sir  Wilfrid's  Cry,  "Lots  of  Time,"  in 

Face  of  Urgent  Need  Is  Sharply  Exposed— 

— Futility  of  Further  Appeals  to  Quebec 


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^eople-tcrt)0~TheirDuty_ 


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— *— 


VANCOUVER,  B.C.,  Dec.  i5.-Hon.  Arthur  Meighen, 
Minister  of  the  Interior  for  Canada,  tonight  was  the  prin- 
cipal speaker  at  the  last  Unionist  rally  in  Vancouver,  and 
»  S2L*  Iarge  £atherintT  of  the  electors  in  the  Horse  Show 
Building  answered  the  addresses  given  the  previous  day  by 
Sir  Wilfrid  Laurier. 

sj.  H.  Senkler  was  chairman,  and  other  speakers  were 
tfe  thiee  ty031  Unionist  candidates,  Col.  Mulloy,  "The 
Blind  Trooper,  Major  J.  S.  Harvey,  of  Victoria,  and  Sergt 
W.  Drmnan,  president  of  the  Great  War  Veterans  Associa- 
tion. More  than  3,000  people  were  present.  Mr.  Meighen, 
who  was  given  a  splendid  reception,  spoke  as  follows: 

nnny   want  down   in  those   months  by 
»,««.    Bat  fast  la  not  the  worn.   Th* 
•Mil  nwr«  flu   truth   to   tha*  out  of 
these     4J.72* ;■.  eaJi*tt*ea*s    onjy    n,»#g 
were  for  th*?liiAwtry.T  Thereat  WOT*' 
for  xoreatry,  eonetructiou.  inay  eervice 
corp.  and   the   Ilka.     Mow   the   Infanty 
loat  la  thoae  months  about  41,10a  aaaa 
aialnst  only   U,Ut   aaHatmanta.   or.   la 
otbsr  worda.   th«  aula  arm,   the  back- 
bone of  oar  array,  went  down  by  81 
me*  In  alx  montba.     THara  w«r* 
tarn  mars  tbaa  tbxaa  loaaaa  far 
Infantry  recruit.     Wby,  J  aak  a«sia.4ld 


"I  Itka  tha  name  of  thla  Province. 
And  Brltlab  OoMnabta.  haa  naver  belted 

a*  the  km*  atUsetoae  of  Britain**  Be*. 
PI*"*,  her  people  bare  stood  alnoe  tha 
adreat  of  civilisation  true  to  their 
bload,  true  to  their  Britlah  name  and 
worthy  of*  the  liberty  that  Brttona 
everywhara  ante*. 

"The  honor  to  arlne  tonight,  an  honor 
bearing;  with  it  reaponalbllltlea  that  1 
eaanat  wholly  dlsoharse,  of  comma  here 
to  apeak  * 


. 


«k  to  ny  teUow  Caaodtoa*  at  tho   Jl^^fl^lT?0!"* ^    "**' 

bftnrmlt    of-  a    supreme  'crlffllfir  "■*  PUlflB  Hurler  cone 


crista  that  carries  on  Ha  tide  what  X 
believe  la  tha  fata  of  our  country  and 
of  all  that  la  worth  while  In  Ufa.     I 


cannot  loaa  a  moment  In  hastening  to     month*  our 


perform   this  teak  to  tha  very  beat  4V 
my   capacity. 

■Thla  la  a  Dominion  general 
but  It  la  a  lot  more  than  that.  A  poll 
of  the  people  of  Canada  I*  being  taken 
hi  the  critical  hoar  of  the  greatest  war 
of  all  tha  ana*.  Never  before  wag  * 
democracy  pat  to  *  teat  like  thla.  I 
believe  aa  sincerely  as  a  man  ever  be-' 
llaved  anything  that  on  the  laaue  of 
thla  ballot  hanga  our  deetlny.  There  to 
one  way,  and  one  way  only,  to  proceed 
In  thla  war.  That  way  the  Government 
fca*  chosen.  To  fall  back  la  ruin,  moral 
and  material  collapse,  degeneration  and 
shame.  That  w*y  I  a  the  way  of  the 
enemy  of  Union  Government  preached 
through  a  thin  disguise, 

"To  overstate  the  gravity  of  our  po- 
sition to  wlckednasa;  but  to  under  state 
tt  la  treason. 


"In  the  m 


"My  business  to  to  face  you  earnest 
people  and  ebow  you  plainly  tha  two 
hatha  that  lie  in  front,  to  demonstrate 
by  decisive  evidence  that  no  man  and 
ho  woman  can  honestly  mistake  that 
aach  of  theaa  patha  leada  just  aa  I 
have  described,  the  ope  the  path  of 
duty  and  Interest — for  duty  and  Interest 
alwaya  walk  hand  to  hand;  the  other 
the  path  of  dishonor  and  dlaabter,  with 
the  precipice  near  ahead.  One  of  these 
two  ooursee  and  no  other — for  there  la 
no  other— every  elector  must  take  in 
the  silence  of  hto  own  conscience  Just 
a  row  hours  from  now. 

"The  Military  Service  Act  to  the  sig- 
nal that  points  the  way  of  the  Govern- 
ment, and  altogether  apart  from  the 
matter  of  who  the 'Government  la  and 
who  It  isn't,  I  any  the  Military  Service 
Aet  moat  ha  the  law  of  Canada.  By 
that  Act  we  can  pursue  the  war;  with- 
out It  we  capitulate.  Sugarcoat  the 
truth  all  yon  like.  It's  the  truth  Just 
the  same. 

"To  quit  the  war  to  to  capitulate.  Haa 
not  Russia  capitulated?  Hare  you  seen 
the  German  terms  of  peace?  And  still 
what  did  Russia  do  but  quit  the  war 
ensnared  by  tha  alren  voice  of  reac- 
tionaries and  spies. 

"I  said  that  to  abandon  the  Military 
Service  Act  to  to  quit  the  war.  The 
man  who  contradicts  that  assertion  sim- 
ply won't  open  his  eyes.  Re  does  not 
want  to  know  the  truth.  We  are  quit- 
ting tha  war  today  only  for  what  to 
betoaj  done  under  that  Act.  We  bare 
been  gradually  deserting  our  troops  for 
n  your  gone  by.  » 


*er*d  our  reCru it*  by 
It  got  worse  Still.,  and  oar'  tosses 
•  to  A.  These  flgurae  are  . 
orer.the  signature  of  the  Dap 
toter  of  Militia— a  splendid 
canadtan  him^lf  and  appointee  *f  Sir 
Wilfrid' s  ,  Government.  Thoae  ti 
W£!Lbr,9iht  do*a  ^»JWaBSaaBtf-  sir 
Wilfrid  knew  them,  but' ha  kept  them 
from  hto  audiences  In  Vancouver,  ifi 
front  of  those  figures,  men  and 
of  Vancouver,  do  you  think  voluntary 
enllatment  was  going  Ana  thla  Spring 
and  Summer,  or  had  it  not  run  Its  dayt 
But  that  la  not  tha  worst.  Sir  Wilfrid 
told  you  there  was  no  hurry— that  we 
hnd  »  «*oat  reserve  of  men  in  England 
— 11C0OO  men.  Theaa  would  da  he  Said, 
until  we  could  take  a  referendum  neat 
June — a  referendum  already  foredoe* 
— ond  talk  and  dawdle  here  till  snot 

ltlT,  we  had  lli.000  men  to  England 
Bat  who  were  they?  air  Wilfrid  knew 
Just  as  well  as  I;  bet  ha  did  not-  tell 
hto  audience.  I  have  the  return  before 
me  from  which  Sir  Wilfrid  read  whoa 
ne  told  you  of"  HS.OM.  Are  you  sur- 
prised to  learn  that  that  total  Include* 
•11  the  wounded  men  to  Ba gland— lyhig 
In-  hospitals?  It  Included  the  doctors 
and  nurses,  some  B.SeO.  and  1S.000 
wounded.  It  included  tha  forestry  and 
construction  battalions  engaged  In  Bag' 
tond.jwme  10.00*  more.  Tt  Included  all 
engaged  In  Instructional  and  adminis- 
trative work,  about  10J00,  and  the  re- 
turn shown  that  of  thoae  remaining 
only  21,000  were  clashed  aa  lit-  for  Im- 
mediate service  In  France,  xt.000  In- 
stead of  110.000.  Why  did  Sir  Wilfrid 
not  disclose  these  essential  troths? 
Furthermore,  that  remnant  of  U.000 
was  reduced  between  Ootaoer  10th  and 
the  time  ho  spoke  to  10.000  man.  Only 
10.000  men  available  for  France  Instead 
of  110.000  But  the  leader  of  the  fac- 
tion which  seeks  .to  overthrow  thla 
Union  and  dawdle  with  this  war  tells 
you  there  la  lota  of  time."  Those  are 
the  words  that  haw*  loat  every 
stnoe  man  fought  with 


"Sir  Wilfrid  Laurier  denies  that.  Be 
save  the  troops  were  coming  under  vol- 
eatery  enlistment  nam  we  Introduced 
conscription.  To  support  hto  contention 
be  produced  the  agares  of  enllatment 
month  by  month,  and  there  be  stopped. 
His  figure*  wbre  right,  or  nearly  riant.  To  wfct. 
iMM  truth  ha  aujcaeMd,  it  <*  «■»*. 
le  uru.  w.  bad  «u>to**ut.  for  January 
to    J*m.    last    Inclusive    of    4J.Tt% 

f  average 
a  stents. 


alt   Canada -of  about 


Is   that 
to 


from 


or  ajh  average  to 
7.©of 

tut     the    vital    truth 
thee*   aumbara,    l».S$l 
treated    for 

Knglend.   am.  in  Canada,  and 
as    Sir    Wilfrid   ought    to   know, 
'waft  many  eeuaytsra.    Why  did  ha  net 

that?    And  bashto*  elseheiai,  the** 
wore  eaaoplttoe  *j  of  «<«<   a* 

that   over    and     above 


"There  yoa  are— our  reomlta 
labia*-,  our  caanaJttoe  mereaati 
reeervee  gone,  or  nearly  gone;  our  baya 

2!ll!f.  ^  ™  to  ^  *•»*.  «*  Sir 
Wilfrid  call,  bank,  Lets  of  thae.- 
Across  tha  Atlantic  our 
there  cry  to  us  to  make 
pledge  we  gave  them  to  ptoy  up  like 
man,  sad  theaualvaa  they  enow  ua  bow. 
Sir  Wilfrid  answer.  n+%m  of  time.' 
'"We  are  wtantog  this  war,*  wrote 
Sir   Arthur  Carrie  to  Mr.   Rowell.   tost 

J"lr'  "*V  U  WouW  "**m  »■  if  the 
heroic  isrfrlftees  of  the  Canadtana  wouldV 
be  forgotten  if  the  troope  to  the  field 
are  not  kept  at  fall  fighting  strength.* 
-    which    Mr    Wilfrid    answers.    Xots 

'  Turthenaaga.  If  oar  units  are  kept 
fuO 

;o.: 


ry.'    Ta  wate*  Bar  WOfrid  repltoe.  Xoti 

afssf       BAsbshsi  •  •• g  "w        ^  ■•  *■■ 

retoa  your  ink*  to  to  asatog  that 
thiaej  to  done  by  Cased*  to  faraigfe  lha 
ne  ■■■nil    drafts  of 
The  t  reaps  bore  eane 
he  danwpntated.'.    Xc*a  af  ttoav  to  aW 
<OsrUnu*d   an   bob*  ' 


■ 


TO  CANADA 


•)  i. 


v^^^^^^^i^pm 


.". 


■t 


"From  th«5  Agony  of  the  Battlefield 
Goes  Forth  the  Prayer  that.  Our 
Homeland  Does  Not  Desert  Us  in 
the  Hour  of  Our  Need  and  of  Our 
Approaching  Triumph. — Gurrie."     I 


FATE  OF  SOLDIERS 
NOW  IN  HANDS  OF 


• 


Dr.  Tolmie  Makes  Final  Appeal  to  Victorians  to  bo 


Their  Share  to  Uphold  Canada's  Honor  and  Sup- 
port Gen.  Cume's  Men  in  France  at  Great  Mass 
Meeting— -Crowds  Brave  Torrents. 


■ 


WILL  REINFORCEMENTS  BE 
IS  ISSUE  TO  BE  DECIDED 


— 


ii 


••<:(• 


.A 


"We  have  but  two  courses  before  us:  either  keep  on. 
InTfth  the  Empire  and  her  Allies  or  quit.  If  we  art  to  carry 
on,  conscription  is  the  only  recourse."  > 

"The  question  is  now  pqt  right  up  to  you  electors,  a 
question  to  be  answered  by  your  ballots— whether  to  sup- 
port d  weak  policy  of  vague  promises,  a  policy  of  delay, 
with  the  probability  of  failure,  or  get  behind  the  clean-cut 
policy  of  the  Union  Government."  . 

IT  —DR.  SIMON  F,  TOLMIE.    / 

•fPAe  people  of  Canada  are  having  theV  reftretulum  on  eon- 
scription  and  that  is  on  Monday  newt.    And  by  the-  votes  of  tht^ 

htn  taken  m  the  war.    If  Sir  WillrW-Uurief  it  elected  onMonday, 
th.  question  of  conscription  will  have  f^^^jjRvmfy" 

-Wly  snbnld  any  person  have  to  be  cajoled  int4  enlisting  if  his 

!-ht?    The  men  who  went  from  this  city  m  the  first  con- 

thoss  man  require  enlisting  officers  to 

3rm?    No*  their  fMtrto  w«r«  right.    A 

i  aoonld  be  trne  of  the  Province  of  Quebec.' 

_. — MX.  W.  J.  BOWSER. 

"Our  boys  at  the  front  are  doing  their  share.  Will  we  do  ours? 
j There  is  but  the  one  issue.     Will  we  meet  it?" 

%V*        ,r'      ,.  ,.->  i      v.  —WR.  R.  G.  DUGGAN. 

"Are  we  going  to  desert  Currie?  He's  fighting  for  us.  It*s 
!«bout  time  we  began  fighting  for  him.  I 

"Iret  us  prevent  there  being  a  yellow  streak  on  the  surface  of  tfie 
globe  to  represent  Canada." 

—MR.  FRANK  HIGGINS. 
r     - '  - 

"It  is  the  first  time  in  history  that  the  issue  of  peace  or  war  has 
been  decided  by  the  ballot  box. 

"No  nation  in  war  has  'gone  far  enough  until  it  has  gone  to  the 
limit  and  paid  the  supreme  sacrifice  for  the  accomplishment  of 


righteous  aims. 


its 


JkA 


—MR.  A.  C.  FU7MERFELT. 


"That  front  line  in  Flanders  is  just  as  much  the  Mae  of  defence  in 
Canada  as  though  it  were  dug  on  the  shores  of  the  tfnniftars^ 
Provinces. 

"We  aren't  fighting  for  Britain  or  France.  We're  fighting  foi 
Canada  and  democracy.    . 

"Everybody  on  the  hillsides  of  Flanders  is  calling  to  you  today  " 
*  —MR.  F.  J.  STACPOOLR;  K.C. 


An  enthusiasm  which  predicates  th* 
certain  victory  tomorrow  at  th*  polls 
of  tha  Union  cauee  marked  th*  final 
rally  In  sapport  af  Dr.  Simon  F.  Tol- 
mie. Unionist  candidate,  at  tha  Royal 
Victoria  Theatre,  where  fifteen  ■  ban* 
dr*d  electors,  despite  th*  ,  inclement 
conditions,  last  night  aaaetn- 
bted  to.  pay  honor  to  th*  candidate 
and  chenr  to 'the  echo  tha  patriotic 
sentiments  of  a  halt  doson  sp  sis  are 
who  hmt  their  efforts  to  arte  th*  Vie- 

seat     far     th*     poller 
spells    tha    ftdlast     support     Co 
man  th  tha  li'iiuhjM.  tha  carryta 
to  the  Dominion's  utmost  effort,  to  the- 
«M  that 

•tee*  la  tha  Mae  ami  do  her  share  In 
of  tha  nhnaara**  and  th*  Anted 


Sir.  W.  J.  Bowser,  who  war  th*  first 
apeahar.  -Tha  poople  of  Canada  ar* 
henna  ttedr  taJataaaluial  on 
tlon.  and  that  1*  on  hf omtey  i 


•    Of  an  th* 

I  In  sapport  of  tha  Unten 


ta  point  af  tallmalasiii  and 
of   -panch*   which   ha* 
of     Dr. 

Siren  far  tha 
ware    th*   keynote   of 


by  th*  votea  of  tha  poaple  ws  are  to 
know  whether  Canada  rlnaa  true  In 
tha  poeaVon  we  here  taken  to  tha 
war.  If  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurier  hi  elected 
on  Monday  tha  question  of  i  iianilhj 
tlon  wttt  hare  bean  Tttflii  iili wants F 

Mr.    Bowaer   t*M     of 
draaaed  andlanom  ta 
Brltiah  Cslumhte 
beeauaa  he  fatt  R  hte  duty     In 
jmwa»  •  couple  «f  asyhts     a»o     ha 
Mstanad  to  mir  WUfrld  t-anrter, 
dsantte  hte  yaara.  ha  I 
at  nil 


on*  tMaar 


-a-* 


pull  away 
"Truer*  Vr  only  one  laan*  L i  dUa 


cir^SaVaisna'SS 

a  yoonc  masfa  war. 

wtfh  the  fact  that  whan 

date 


omi  tha: 


a 


THfe  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA.  B.C.,    SUNDAY,  DECKMBEff  t6,  tt)t% 


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Sir  Arthur  Currie  Still  Commands 


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BALTOtOBO,  aid.,  Dee.  15— The 
shlvyard  of  ChArhei  Khetf*  *  Sen* 
Oecnpeny,  of  Can  ten,  waa  threatened 
with 


wheo  the   drydooh. 


the  tug  Irene  end  a  eeew  were  badly 
Saaasjred  by  ore  tseUghu  That  the 
hiaae  wad  of  incendiary  arhjtn  eeeena 
oertain. 


• 

Assertions  by  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurier  and  other  Laurier-Liberal  campaigners  that  Sir 
Arthur  Currie  had  resigned  from  the  office  of  commander  of  the  Canadian  Corps  in 
France,  because  of  the  heavy  losses  sustained  at  Passchendale,  are  without  the  slight- 
est foundation,  according  to  a  copy  of  a  cable  received  by  Dr.  S.  Ff  Tolmie  last  night 
from  Sir  George  Per  ley,  Canadian  Commissioner  in  London. 

Coupled  with  this  is  the  cable  Sir  Robert  Borden  sent  to  Sir  Arthur  Currie  con- 
gratulating him  on  the  recent  splendid  victories  of  the  Canadian  forces,  and  Sir 
Arthur's  reply. 

The  cables  follow: 

"Lieut.-General  Sir  Arthur  Currie, 
.    .  "Canadian  Array  Barracks,  France. 

"On- behalf  Qf  the  Government  I  am  privileged  to  express  to  you  and  to  all  ranks 
of  the  Canadian  Army  Corps  the  deep  admiration  and  gratitude  with  which  we  have 
learned  of  the  splendid  victories  achieved  in  spite  of  the  most  trying  conditions  during 
the  recent  battles  at  and  near  Passchendale.  We  realize  the  great  responsibility  which 
was  placed  upon  the  corps  during  these  operations,  and  the  high  importance  of  the 
success  wtiich  has  once  more  crowned  Canadian  arms.  The  nation  mourns  the  loss  of 
many  of  her  bravest  sons  who  have  fallen  in  the  achievement  of  victory,  and  who 
have  given  an  undying  example  of  steadfastness    and    devotion    in    their    country's 

supreme  need. 

(Signed)     "R.  L.  BORDEN." 




"Sir  Robert  Borden,  K.C.M.G., 
"Ottawa. 

"All  ranks  of  the  Canadian  Corps  sincerely  appreciate  message  of  congratula- 
tion from  the  Prime  Minister  of  Canada  and  rejoice  that  our  countrymen  there  are 
pleased  with  the  part  the  corps  is  playing  in  the  fight  for  freedom.  The  important 
victories  alluded  to  could  be  won  only  by  determined  men  convinced  of  the  justice 
of  the  cause  for  wmch  they  fought  and  died.  They  gave  their  lives  that  Canada  and 
the  Empire  might  live  and  we,  thojr  survivors  and  successors  stand  ready  to  do  the 
same  in  memory  of  them. 

"Their  bodies  now  rest  in  Flanders  fields  or  on  the  plains  of  France,  at  Ypres, 

at  Vimy  and  at  Passchendale,  but  their  radiant  spirit  is  urging  us  onwards  and  on- 

wards  we  will  go  for  their  sake,  for,  the  sake  of  loved  ones  they  left  behind,  for  the 

sake  of  honor  and  liberty.    With  the  firm  belief  in  our  hearts  that  we  shall  be  supported 

and  upheld  by  all  true  Canadians,  we  pledge  ourselves  solemnly  before  God  to  keep 

faith  with  those  fallen  comrades. 

(Signed)    "A.  W.  CURRIE." 


"Lieut.-General  Currie  is  very  much  exercised  regarding  report  which  has  reached 
here  that  Laurier  'stated  in  speech  that  Currie  had  resigned  his  position  as  commander 
of  Canadian  Corps  on  account  of  heavy  loss  sustained  at  Passchendale.  I  have  never 
heard  any  such  suggestion  and  there  is  not  the  slightest  ground  for  these  rumors.  I 
have  authorized  representative  of  Canadian  Associated  Press  to  send  a  dispatch  to 
this  effect,  in  view  of  the  splendid  woric  which  Currie  has  done  and  his  high  reputa- 
tion as  a  soldier.    This  report  is  very  unfair  and  qufte  unjustified.  v 

(Signed)    "PERLEYi" 


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CONTINUE  EFFORT 


Teutonic  Forces  Struggle  With 
Desperation  .  to  Penetrate 
Italian  Lines— Driven  to 
Fight  by  Artillery  Barrage. 


army  headquarters  announced  today. 
Some  -  capture*  of  cannon  and  machine 
guns  also  were  effected.  Italian  coun- 
ter-attacks arainst  positions  taken 
were   repulsed. 


■    .. 


GENERAL  PERSHING 

FEELS  NO  DOUBTS 


•   fte   resets   of 

Throng* 


ROMS.     Dee."    IS After     an     all-day 

battle  yesterday  on  the  Italian  moun- 
tain front  the  enemy  reached  Col  Ca- 
prille,  the  War  Offlce  announced  today. 
Nightfall  stopped  the  fighting.  The 
Italian  troops  held  flrmly  on  positions 
a  little  to  the  rear  of  Col  Caprllle. 
righting  Weroely 

ITALIAN  *HEADQTJARTER8  IN 
NORTHERN  FRANCE,  Dee.  15.— (By 
the  Associated  Press.) — Heavy  fighting 
Is  In  progress  today  on  the  mountain 
front  In  the  north,  east  of  the  Brenta 
River.  The  enemy  Is '  attempting  to 
advance  his  positions,  as  he  haa  those 
west  of  the  river,  which  would  give 
him  two  lines  of  approach  to  the  Brenta 
Valley  and  the  open  plain. 

The  enemy  has  brought  a  large  num- 
ber of  his  heaviest  guns  to  the  Phvve 
end  Northern  fronts,  and  the  bombard- 
ment has  taken  en  increased  range  and 
violence.  Some  of  ths  shells  have 
reached  Manclno,  sight  miles  back  of 
the  Plave,  and  a  few  miles  from  the 
city  of  T revise.  Four  hundred  ef  these 
monster  projectiles  were  concentrated 
on   one   point. 

General  Dlas.  the  Italian  Commander- 
in-chief,  sums  up  the  results  of  the 
struggle  of  the  last  three  days  In  the 
north  by  saying  that  *he  enemy  se- 
cured an  insignificant  stretch  of  ground 
at  the  cost  of  an  Immense  sacrifice  of 
blood. 

Driven  into  Battle 

Austro-Oerman  troops  are  being 
driven  to  the  attack  against  the  Ital- 
ians. Prisoners  taken  by  General 
Diaz's  forces  today  declared  losses  In 
thrtr  ranks  had  been  increased  to  stag- 
gering proportions  by  their  owe  artil- 
lery, which  under  orders  hee  *•«•%  ■> 
moving  curtain  of  Are  behind  the  at- 
tacking waves  to  fiorce  them  Into  the 
charge.  v 

Commanders  of  the  Teuton  forces, 
they  also  assertedV  are  adopting  ether 
coercive  measures.  All  Austrian  and 
German  troops  have  been  coaxed  with 
great  promises  of  better  food  and  quar- 
ters if  they  reach  the  rich  Italian 
plains. 

The  enemy's  efforts  today  were. con- 
centrated in  two  wedges  astride  the 
Italian  salient  at  Bolarola.  If  he  can 
fcerp  constantly  on  the  offensive  file 
position  Is  fairly  secure,  but  the  mo- 
ment be  lapses  In  his  attacks  and  per- 
mits the  Italians  to  assume  the  Initia- 
tive hie  line  of  communication  will  he 
seriously  menaced. 


new  YORK,  Dee.  15.— The  Ameri- 
can army  la  Franco  nasi  ho  misgivings 
regarding  the  ultimate  victory  of  the 
Entente  Allies,  was  the  message  sent 
by  General  Pershing  to  the  people  at 
home  through  Charles  W.  Whltehalr. 
secretary  of  the  CorneU  T.  la*.  C.  A., 
who  hee  Just  returned  from  the 
French  end  other  European  battle 
fronts. 

Here  Is  the  message  General  Per- 
shing naked  Mr.  Whltehalr  to  deliver: 

"You  must  go  back  home  and  dis- 
pose of  that  doctrine  that  we  can't 
break  through  the  German  lines.  We 
can  break  through  them  with  a  human 
wedge,  and  we  will.  Tell  everybody 
you  meet  .of.  our  determination  to 
win."      < 


ESCAPES  DEATH 


Men  of  Wrecked  Steamship 
Knight  of  Thistle  Rescued 
With  Difficulty  by  U,  S. 
Naval  Collier. 


SUGAR  REFINERS 
1  GET  LESS  PROFIT 


Mr,  Hoover  Advances  Theory 
to  Account  for  Mr.  Spreck- 
els!^Sharp  Attack  bn  Food 
Administration. 


AN  ATLANTIC  PORT,  Dec  Id.— 
The  04  members  of  the  crew  of  the 
British  steamship  Knight  of  the  This- 
tle were  brought  here  late'  today  by 
an  American  naval  collier  which  res- 
cued them  shortly  before  the  storm - 
battered  steamer  foundered  on  Mon- 
day 200  mllea  southeast  of  Cape  Race. 
Twenty- three  of  the  men  are  English 
and  the  remainder  are  Chin, 


WASHINGTON.  Dm.  is,— The  strength 
of  the  AMtro-Gersnan  Invaders  to  Italy 
to  placed  by  eStcsgl  dispatches  from 
Issene  today  at  SO  divisions.  On  the 
front  line  are  fifty-two,  ef  whtoh  tarty- 
five  are  Anetrtan  and 
Eight  others;  four 
Anetrtan.  are  said  by 

it  soar  see  to  ha  hoM 
hi 
BVRJUm .  Der 

have  bean  token  by  the  Aee- 


of   the 
treat  hat 


few    days   em    ties    Italian 
the  Flam, 


The  steamer  left  an  Atlantic  port 
Nov.  25  for  England,  encountering 
rough  weather  almost  from  the  outset 
On  Thanksgiving  Day  her  rodder  was 
emashed,  making  her  unmanageable. 

On  Dee.  7,  while  the  crew  waa  en- 
gaged la  throwing  out  a  sen  anchor  to 
steady  the  ship,  a  mountainous  wave 
crashed  over  the  efarboard  aide,  doing 
great  damage  and  severely  Injuring 
two  Chlnece  members  of  the  crew. 

Late  that  day  the  collier  arrived  in 
answer  to  3.  O.  &  calls  and  stood  by 
for  two  days.  Twenty  of  the  steam- 
er's crew  were  rescued  by  a  life  raft, 
but  were  nearly  drowned  before  they 
were  pnPsa  aboard  the  naval  vessel. 
The  others  decided  that  It  wae  too 
to  leave  the  ship  until  De- 
S,  when  ft  hsnams  apparent 
that  the  ship  ems  going  down.  The 
crew  pat  oh*  in  lifeboats,  reechrng  the 

The  Knight  ef  ths 
a  venae]  ef  0.0TS  tan 
In  ISfiS. 


LONDON.  Dee.  11.— Up  to  a  late 
hast    night   ths   Brtttoh 
the  Daily   Mall 

ttton  ef  the  ■■■spataaa  by 
ef  Villi ■      It  to 


further 


WASHINGTON.  Dee.  15.— Charges 
made  by  Glaus  Spreckels  before  a 
Senate  investigating  committee  that 
the  Food  Administration  Is  respons- 
ible for  a  sugar  shortage,  drew  forth 
from  Food  Administrator  Hoover  to- 
night a  vigorous  attack  on  Mr.  jftprec- 
kels. 

"It  requires  no  proof  from  me." 
■aid  Mr.  Hoover,  "to  establish  that 
Mr.  Spreckels,  a  leading  sugar  refiner, 
la  sore  at  the  Food  Administration  amd 
would  like  to  aee  It  destroyed.  I 
realise  that  Mr.  Spreckels*  balance 
sheet  will  not  look  so  good  next  year 
as  last,  for  refiners'  profits  have  been 
regulated.  Furthermore,  hie  balance 
aheet  would  have  looked  better  this 
year  If  the  price  of  last  August  had 
not  been  reduced  and  held  fast  In  the 
face  of  a  partial  shortage  that  prom- 
ised a  fair  opportunity  for  thirty  cent 
sugar  and  much  increased  profits. 

"Mr.  Spreekela,  therefore,  has  reas- 
on to  feel  bftdly.  There  are  other 
citlaene  who  will  feel  the  same  way, 
and  no  doubt  can  entertain  the  public 
by  assaulting  the  Food  Administrator. 
While  many  feel  badly,  still  the  vast 
majority  of  men  and  women  of  our 
busfnsss  community  and  of  our  farm- 
ers are  sacrificing  their  profits  dally 
to  the  nation's  necessities  without 
complaint,  and  many  are  sacrificing 
more  than  their  money — their  sons. 

"We  have  had  two  months  of  par- 
tial sugar  shortage — October  and  No- 
vember—and will  also  have  December 
before  relief  from  the  new  crop 
comae..,  The  American  people  have 
had  500,000  tons  of  sugar  in  these  two 
months — that  la  TO  per  cent  of  their 
normal  supply  in  each  month,  and  If 
cars  are  available,  they  will  have  TO 
per  cent  in  December.  Owing  to  ear 
shortages,  the  shortage  has  been  most 
acute  In  the  northeast,  and  about  200 
cars  --•  today  blocked  from  that 
region.  • 

"This  *40  per  cent  Is  twice  the 
French  ration.  In  the  meantime  we 
have  given  France  a  good  part  of  the 
thirty  per  cent,  and  we  are  prowd  of 
It.  This  supply  to  France  was  given 
deliberately,  and  the  American  people 
were  told  of  It  at  the  time.  We  have 
also  agreed  to  draw  ten  thousand  tons 
for  our  friends  in  Canada.  I  have  yet 
to  meet  an  American  citisen  who 
would  have  It  otherwise." 

WASHINGTON,  Dec.*  I S— Co-ordina- 
tion of  the  naval  rsssarcos  ef  the  Gov- 
ernments at  war  with  the  Central  Pow- 
ers eeeOfied  anpa  at  the  Inter- AH  led 
Confer  ease  at  Peru  wee  viewed 
today   ae   ewe   of   the   first 

a 
ef 
The  eeatotoa   ef 

a  naval    naiieS   whtoh 
la  an  adilaasi    lasasUj 
naval    sgsraHias  ef    the  Allied 

Secretory  Panaris  la 
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naval 


GLOVE 


No  Gift  So  Popular  as  That 
of  GLOVES 

This  Christmas  finds  us  lust  as  well  stocked  with  Gloves  at  St  Easter- 
tide. In  fact,  we  never  allow- our  Glove  stock  to  lose  Us  eopelerHy 
with  Vancouver  Island  residents. 

MEN'S   GLOVES 


Unlfaied  York  Tan 

Tan    Unlined    Goatskin,     hand 

sewn a».T* 

White  Kid  Gloves,  $i  and   be- 

tween  to ntse? 

Grey  Suede,  unlined f*'*° 

Brown,  Mocha,  unlined,  EE.OO 
Chamois   Glovea,  $1.75  and   at 

;....    E1.SO 

Chamoiaette  Gloves  ....  01.35 
Grey    Silk    with    black   points, 

•  •  •  ••••••  a  a  a  o*eeh»eeee        •jEeaVaOSF' 

/Golf  Glovee  at  fl.TS 


Glovea.  1 
[en's  Silk. 


$2.90  and  ....  SJS1.00 


Mens     Silk-Lined     Dogskin 

.  S)Sw 
Man's  Silk.  Lined  Mocha  Glovej 

Men'a°  Wool  "  Lined     Mocha 
Gloves,  grey,  $3-75  *od  fiULSO 


•  e  •  *  •  *  *  < 


Men's  Wool   Lined   Tan   Dog- 
skin, strap  wrist  •/••"? 

Unlined  Gauntlets,  black  *H.SO 
Lined  Gauntlets,  tan,  $7 •£>*"£ 

Astrachan       Gauntlets,      lined. 

black,  1*75  »nd fsUa 

jaeger  Wool  Glovea,  7Sc  to 
Jaeger  Wool  Gauntlets,  fS.OO 
Astrachan  Gauntlet  Mittsv  wool 

lined  ,.•■•■» 

Unlined  Pigakin  Woven,  special 

for  motoring sja.OO 

Men's  Working  Glovee,  pigskin, 

borsehide,  muleskin,  unlined, 

$3  and  between  to T*e> 

Woolen  Mitts  $1  and  between 

00 


Boye'  Gauntlets,  lined,  very  good  value  at •»••• 

Ladies'  Glovea— We  have  a  few  excellent  lines  of  Ladies'  Glovea. 
Man's  Working  Gauntleta,  unlined,  $3-50  and  between  to  ........ TSe> 

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An  Electric  Iron  Is  s  Practical,  Sensible  Gift 
appreciated  e*efy  dsy  in  the  yesf .    , 

We  have  them  already  put  up  in  attractive  wrapping— sug- 
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Do  You  Remember  Last  Xmas 

E?e  When  We  Could  Not 

Handle  the  Crowd,  and 

Turkeys  Actually  Flew 

Out  the  Door? 

Well,  you  are  bound  to  witness  Che  same  this ' 
year;  as  our  stock  of  Turkeyys,  Geese,  Ducks, 
Chickens  and  F6wvl  will  not  be  excelled  in  the 
City  of  Victoria. 

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To  Prairie 
Visitors 

I  specialize  in  farms,  -large 
and  small,  on  the  Saanich 
Peninsula. 

I  have  a  number  of  bar- 
gains in  city  homes. 


FLOODS  REPORTED  IN 
STATE  OF  WASHINGTON 


IN  GEN.  CURE 


No  Truth  Whatever  in  Rumors 
That  SirArthur  Is  to  Be  Re- 
lieved of  Command  of  Can- 
adian Forces. 


BLOCK  . 
•   0DUCIAS   ST    PHONt 


PORTLAND.  Dee.  IS— A  warrant 
wee  lm«a  here  today  for  the  arrant 
of  Ctyde  A.  (Red)  Rupert,  epeclal  of- 
ftcer  employed  by  the  Northweetero 
National  Bank,  and  a  Connor  captain 
of  tbo  Mottnomoh  A— far  Athletlo 
Ohib  football  team,  charging 
with  theft  of  Liberty 
to  »•  wort*  SlS.AftO  In  an 
which  niyotertooely 
from  tho  beak.  Fart  of 
have 


SEATTLE.  Dec.  16.— Between  SO  and 
40  f*mllie«  la'  the  White  River  Valley 
between  Auburn  and  Renton  Junction, 
a  few  miles  south  of  here,  have  been 
compelled  by  rising  flood  to  leave  their 
homes  for  high  land  near  by,  accord- 
in*  to  reports  received  at  the  county 
engineer's   office  here  today. 

Over  1.400  acres  of  farm  land  In  the 
valley  are  under  water  and  several 
streets  la  the  town  of  Kent  are  flood- 
ed, the  report  said.  Flood  water  In 
the  south  fork  of  tho  Baoqualmle 
River  has  washed  oat  a  bridge  at 
■dgewtch.  The  Stuck  River  Is  said  to 
bo  at  tbo  highest  point  tt  has  ever 
reached. 

The  Pacific  Railway  between  Orllla 
and  Kent  to  reported  covered  with 
water  for  over  two  mllsa 

Word  that  the  city's  prison  farm 
stockade  at  Kent  was  surrounded  by 
flood  waver  seat  Oaard  Owen  Roberts 
out '  over  tbo  water -covered  highway 
yest«i  day  with  an  oetmuubtla  van  to 
roeeen  eleven  prisoners.  Ho  rataiaed 
early  today  with  tho  prleoaera,  aad 
aatd  tbo  water 
Ska 


LONDON.  Dec  15.— Insidious  re- 
ports continue  to  reach  here  from 
Canada  Implying  that  General  Sir 
Arthur  W.  Currie  to  in  disfavor  with 
British  military  leaders.  I  have  taken 
pains  to  ascertain  from  toe  highest 
authorities  in  London  that  these  mal- 
icious reports  are  absolutely  ground- 


Yesterday  I  saw  the  High  Com- 
missioner on  this  subject,  and  he 
said:  "The  Canadian  community  In 
London  views  with  no  little  Indigna- 
tion the  reports  and  rumors  eman- 
ating from  Canada,  and  which  Imply 
that  Sir  Arthur  Currie  to  likely  to  be 
recalled  or  superseded  In  the  command 
of  the  Canadian  army. 

"I  know  of  no  reason  whatsoever 
for  these  stories,  and  after  diligent 
Inquiry  I  have  been  unable  to  dis- 
cover any  really  definite  statement 
to  that  effect.  But  the  rumors  are 
so  persistent  they  (are  apparently 
being  circulated  with  some  malevolent 
purpose. 

"General  Currie  has  won  the  entire 
confidence  of  the  British  army  by  his 
masterly  handling  of  bis  corps  during 
the  severe  fighting.  Under  his  leader- 
ship they  have  carried  on  from  vie- 
to  victory.' 

"His  brother  commanders  speak 
very  highly  Indeed  of  his  work,  and 
Field  Marshal  Halg's  message  after 
the  Passcbendaele  fighting  proves  that 
the  British  commander-in-chief  regards 
him  with  high  favor. 

"He  has  won  the  respect  and  con- 
fidence and  enthusiastic  support  of 
the  entire  corps.  There  to  absolutely 
no  fnil^d atlon  for  .  ^*ye  despicable 
rumors,  which  already  have  been 
officially  contradicted." 

Still  another  tribute  to  the  worth 
of  General  Currie  to  that  of  Colonel 
Harold  Daly,  of  Ottawa,  who  to  mak- 
ing a  short  visit  to  England  and  baa 
Just  returned  from  a  visit  to  the 
Canadian  front  lines: 

"I  never  realised  before."  he  said, 
"Just  bow  great  was  the  part  being 
played  by  the  Canadian  army  in  this 
terrible  war.  Words  fall  me  to  des- 
cribe sufficiently  the  spirit  of  our  troops 
or  the  excellence  of  their  leadership." 

Asked  how  the  voting  wJ»  going, 
he  declared  the  troops  were  solidly 
for  conscription,  and  he  said  he  came 
back  strongly  impressed  by  the  en- 
thusiasm and  devotion  of  all  ranks 
of  the  army  for  General  Currie. 


SUBMARINES  HE 
BEING  MASTERED 


French    Minister    o^'lrtarrne 


Says  Progress  Is.  Mad 
Crews  tof  Pirate  Craft  Are 
Less  Efficient, 


PARIS,  Dec.  IS. — Real  progress  Is 
being  made  against  the  German  sub- 
marine campaign,  Georges  Leygues, 
Minister  of  Marine,  declared  in  an  in- 
terview in  The  Petit  Periston  today. 
He  warns,  however,  against  too  optim- 
istic conclusions  being  drawn  from  the 
reassuring-   developments. 

"We  are  ceaselessly  working  to  coun- 
ter the  effects  of  the  submarine  war 
and  have  made  genuine  progress,"  said 
the  Minister.  "We  havs  observed  that 
the  German  orewa  are  less  efflolent  and 
less  enterprising  than  at  the  beginning, 
and  that  their  ammunition  is  of  an  In- 
ferior  quality. 

"Still,  however  reassuring  these  ob- 
servations may  be,  too  optimistic  con- 
elusions  should  not  he  drawn  from 
them." 


AMERICAN  OFFICER 

SECURES  PLATINUM 

WASHINGTON.  Dec.  16.— The  story 
of  the  hazardous  gathering  of  SI, 0*0 
ounces  of  platinum  by  Lieut.  Norman 
A  Bttaes  and  its  shipment  across  Si- 
beria to  Vladivostok  and  then  to  the 
United  States  was  told  today  by  offi- 
cials of  the  bureau  ef  foreign  and  do- 
mestic commerce. 

Lieut.  Stlnes,  a  platinum  expert,  re- 
cently entered  the  United  States  Army 
and  was  attaohed  to  the  military  staff 
of  the  American  embassy  In  Petrograd. 
Realising  the  necessity  of  obtaining 
platinum  If  American  war  preparations 
were  not  to  be  forestalled,  he  began  te 
obtain  control  of  large  quantities  In 
various  parts  of  Russia,  with  ths  finan- 
cial assistance  ef  the  Russia-English 
Bank  of  Petrograd.  This  platinum  he 
offered  to  the  United  States  Govern- 
ment at  cost. 


Ohio's  Coal  Shortage 
COLUMBUS.  Ohio.  Deo.  IS. — Thou- 
sands of  Ohio  men  were  out  of  em- 
ployment temporarily  today  because 
of  the  coal  shortage  In  this  state,  and 
Indications  ware  that  others  would 
be  laid  off  tonight  and  tomorrow  un- 
less certain  sections  of  the  state  ob- 
tain an  Immediate  supply  of  coal. 
The  Federal  fuel  administration  In 
Ohio  was  doing  everything  possible 
to  obtain  coal  and  rush  it  to  the 
points  affected  moeC 


DEAF  PEOPLE 


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new  resMdy  gees  right  to  the  aetaal  sees 

ZA  .srt  ra^aW*  — -*  a 


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BANK  OF  NOVA  SUJI1A  , 
MAKES  CONTRIBUTION 


HALIFAX.  Dee.  If.— The  directors  ef 
Sank  of  Nova  Scotia  at  a  meeting 
voted  flSO.ste  to  the  Halifax  relief 
fund,  ear  Frederick  Fraser  states  that 
a  committee  for  Halifax  blind  relief 
work  has  been  formed.  He  received 
several  letters  and  telegrams  offering 
help.  The  situation  in  Halifax,  be  says. 
Is  appalling,  wrth  St*  blinded  as  the 
result  of  the  terrific  explosion.  Sir 
Frederick  says  that  as  a  result  ef  care- 
ful investigation  be  believes  ths  esti- 
mate ef  SIS  blinded  to  below  rather 
than  above  the  mark. 


SIR  GEORGE  FOSTER 
VICTIM  OF  ACCIDENT 


TORONTO,  Dee.  IS.— Suffering  from 
a  fractured  collar  bone,  a  scalp  wound 
and  several  minor  abrasions  to  the  body, 
8b*  George  Foster,  Minister  of  Trade 
aad  Commerce,  to  confined  in  ths  Gen- 
eral Hospital  hers. 

Sir  George  was  struck  by  an  engine 
while  walking  to  his  private  ear  la 
the  Union  Station  yards  last  night  Hs 
was  thrown  clear  of  the  rails  and  was 
able  to  get  back  to  the  station,  where 
a  doctor  was  summoned. 

It  is  stated  that  Sir  George  passed 
a  good  night,  but  no  Intimation  was 
given  as  to  when  ho  will  be  able  to 
leave  the  hospital. 


SOLDIERS  VOTE 
IN  THE  TRENCHES 


On  Friday  Night  a  Large  Num- 
ber of  Ballots  Had  Been 
Cast  —  Some  Casualties 
Among  Election  Officials. 


CANADIAN  ARMY  HEADQUAR- 
TERS, Dec.  15.— (Ry  the  Canadian 
Overseas  Correspondent) — No  less  than 
87  per  cent  of  the  total  vote  of  the 
Canadian  corps  had  been  polled  by 
eight  o'clock  last  night.  Some  units 
have  already  polled  one  hundred  per 
cent,  of  their  ballots,  while  the  general 
experience  to  date  to  that  the  number 
of  men  refusing  to  exercise  the  fran- 
chise to  almost  negligible  In  specific 
units,  although  the  aggregate  may  be 
appreciable.  As  I  cabled  some  days 
ago,  voting  has  been  extended  right 
into  the  firing  trenches,  while  gunners 
voted  beside  their  guns. 

The  most  dramatic  of  the  Incidents 
of  the  war  election  to  date  has  been 
securing  of  votes  of  the  men  wounded 
in  action  while  fighting  for  the  Dom- 
inion and  Empire  and  the  great  cause, 
which  has  brought  them  voluntarily 
to  this  most  bitter  and  tragic  struggle 
In  the  world's  history.  Election  pre- 
siding officers,  scrutineers  and  poll 
clerks  brought  their  ballot  boxes  with 
them  to  the  advanced  dressing  stations 
and  voted  men  as  they  lay  in  bed; 
men  so  weak  from  suffering  that  It 
was  all  they  could  do  to  mark  their 
ballots.  In  one  station  alone  ninety 
men  were  voted,  and  they  welcomed 
the  opportunity  to  cast  their  ballots 
In  what  they  regard  as  the  most 
critical  political  contest  In  the  his- 
tory of  the  Dominion.  Election  offi- 
cers have  taken  boxes  with  them  on 
the  tramways  behind  the  lines  and 
have  voted  men  as  they  worked. 
They  have  gone  through  the  front 
line  trenches,  giving  the  men  In  the 
firing  line  an  opportunity  to  exercise 
their  franchise.  Officials  worked  all 
day  and  far  Into  the  night  aad  risked 
their  lives  in  order  to  give  every  pos- 
sible man  an  adequate  opportunity 
to  exercise  the  franchise.  One  poll 
clerk  has  been  seriously  wounded  and 
a  presiding  officer  has  been  sent  down 
to  the  base  as  a  casualty,  while  a 
gunner  voting  beside  his  gun  was  hit 
by  shrapnel. 

CANADIAN  SLACKERS 
IN  THE  UNITED  STATES 


Which    Wat    Faros 


CHICAGO,  Dec  16.-T  hat  a  treaty 
shortly  will  be  negotiated  whereby 
alien  slackers  In  America  will  be  com- 
pelled to  enter  the  service  of  their 
country(  was  the  declaration  of  Judge 
K.  M.  Land  Is.  "Canadian  slackers," 
said  Judge  Landls,  "are  filling  the 
Jobs  left  by  patriotic  American  boys. 
There  are  50*000  British  subjects  In 
the  country,  a  great  many  of  whom 
are  eligible  for  service.  They  chortle 
over  the  fact  that  Canada  cannot 
reach  them  and  they  are  Immune  from 
our  selective  draft  But  their  Joy  will 
be  short-lived.  Within  forty  days 
treaties  are  to  be  enacted,  I  under- 
stand, that  will  force  all  allied  slack- 
ers Into  service.'' 


OKANAGAN  FARMERS' 
PRODUCE  (X)MPETTnON 

VERNON,  Dsa  IS.— The  Vernon 
Farmers'  Institute  announces  the  fol- 
lowing winners  In  ths  competition  /or 
wheat  production  held  this  year  under 
the  auspices  of  the  Provincial  Depart- 
ment of  Agriculture:  t,  William 
Middleton.  Sttt  per  cent;  2,  J.  a 
French,  78  *  per  cent;  S,  8.  P.  French, 
77  «4  per  cent;  4.  George  Heggle,  76  % 
per  cent. 

In  the  potato  competition,  prises 
were  awarded  as  follows:  l,  b.  M. 
Richards,  SS^  per  cent;  g,  William 
Middleton,  SS  per  cent;  S,  N.  8.  Cras- 
ter,  SSK  per  cent;  4.  Thomas  Rich- 
mond, SS  per  cent;  5,  Malcolm  Gibson. 
•1%  per  cent 


IS*— Thirty-five 
draft  evaders  ware  an  salt  J 
**•  Friday  night  In  raids  la  down- 
town poolrooms.  Saves 
oratress  under  Lieut  W. 
of  tho  Naval 
a  squad  of  crty 


Mora  than   2*0 
an    bat    SS 


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THIS  STORE  WILL  BE  OPEN  AS  USUAL 
'  MONDAY  UNTIL  6  P.  M. 


1 


"THE  FASHION  CENTRE" 


PLEASE 
SHOP 
EARLY 


5 


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1008-10  Government  Si. 


Only  Six  More  Days  to  Complete  Your  Xmas  Shopping 


■; 


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A  Magnificent  Showing  of 

Beautiful  Gift  Blouses 

At  $2.00,  $3.50,  $4.95,  $6.25 
$7.50,  $8.25  and  Up  to »  $22.50 

A  window  display  of  Christmas  Blouses  that  will  make  choosing  an  easy  matter— toere 
in  lot*  of  time  for  Christmas  giving  are  many  new  arrivals,  fashioned  in  a  delightful  range 
of  the  newest  modes  from  fine  voiles,  Georgette  crepe,  crepe  de  Chine,  allover  laces,  etc. 
At  the  various  prices  mentioned  are  the  most  wanted  tints,  as  well  as  a  fine  range  of  white 
and  'black.    There  is  unusual  quality  in  these  Blouses  at  each  price. 

VIEW  WINDOW  SHOWING 


Hand  -  Embroidered  Initial 

Handkerchiefs,  on  Pure 

Linen,  at  25c  Each 

Women's  Fine  Pure  Linen  Hem- 
stitched Initialed  Handkerchiefs  are 
specially  priced  at  25c  each.  All  letters 
in  stock.  You  make  your  selection 
Monday.  Remarkable  value  at,  each, 
25c. 


Exquisite  Gift  Negligees 
at  $2.75  to  $9.00 

Both  attractive  and  practical  are 
these  delightful  Silk  and  Crepe  de 
Chine  Negligees,  in  colors  of  white, 
sky,  pink  and  maize,  trimmed  in  vari- 
ous ways  with  fine  laces,  etc.  On  view 
in  the  Blouse  Section. 


Christmas  Neck -Fixings  That 
Will  Please  "HeP 


v. 


V 


"A  More  Beautiful  Collection  of  Neckwear  Would  Be  Hard  to  Find" 

Christmas  Neck  Fixings  in  a  wonderful  variety  of  dainty  sty  tea, 
featuring  many  new  and  novej  effects  that  are  wholly  charming,  and 
will  gladden  many  a  heart  at  Christmas  time.  You  will  find  these 
pretty  collars  marked  at  most  interesting  prices.  We  advise  an 
early  selection  Monday. 


1 


Priced  at  50c  to  $3.25 


r 


i 


Silk  Crepe  de  Chine  Windsor  Ties  in  a  Large  Range  of 
Beautiful  Colors  at  90c 


I 


Why^Not  Give  One 
of  These  Comfy 

unging 
Robes? 

Acceptable,  comfort- 
giving  gifts  are  these 
splendid  Lounging  Robes, 
developed  from  a  fine 
range  of  dark  and  light 
patterns  of  various  quali- 
ties, and  remarkable  value 
at  $6.50  to  $11.00.  Early 
selections  are  mostly 
more  satisfactory. 

Many  to  Choose 
From 

At  $6.50  to  $11 


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Gloves  Will  Furnish  a  Happy  Solu- 
tion for  Many  a  Gift  Problem 


Trefousse  Kid  Gloves, 
black,  white,  tan,  navy, 
brown  and  grey,  with  con- 
trasting points.  Special 
at   $1.95 

Trefousse  Kid  Gloves,  pique 
sewn,  black,  white  and 
tan,  contrasting  points. 
Priced  at  $2.50 

Trefousse  Washable  Kid 
Gloves,  white  with  self  or 
black   points.    Special   at 

$2.25 

Perrin's    Fine    Kid    Gloves, 

pique  sewn,  black,  white 

and    canary    with    black 

,  points,  at  $2.50 

Perrin's  Kid  Gloves,  black 

with  white  points.  Special 

Perrin's  Tan  Cape  Kid 
Gloves,  good  quality. 
Special  at   $1.75 


Maggioni  Fine  Quality  Ital- 
ian Kid  Gloves,  black,  tan, 
white,  brown  and  navy. 
Special  value  at $2.25 

Dent's  Fine  White  Kid 
Gloves.     Special  at  $1.75 

Dent's  Cape  Kid  Gloves- 
Splendid  wearing  quali- 
ties.   Special  at $1.75 

Washable  Cape  Kid  Gloves, 
in  shades  of  tan  and  putty, 
self  and  black  points, 
**  fi-90 

Fleece  Wool-lined  Mocha 
Gloves,  tan  or  grey,  at 
$2.25 

Heavy  Cape  Kid  Motor 
Gauntlets,  tans  and 
browns.    Special  at  S3.00 

Washable  Chamois  Gloves, 
white  and  natural,  at,  per 
pair $1.50  and  $1.95 


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VIEW  WINDOW  DISPLAY 


GLOVE  SCRIP  ISSUED  FOR  ANY  AMOUNT  REDEEMABLE  AT 
ANY  TIME  IN  ANY  DEPARTMENT 
ISSUED  AT  THE  GLOVE  SECTION 


RUSSIANS  HAVE  BEGUN 
TO  FEED  THE  GERMANS 


PBTROORAD.  Dm.  IS.— Ths  Oar- 
already  havs  begun  td  obtain 
fata  and  other  sorely-needed  evppliea 
from  RuesJa,  according  to  Informa- 
tion reaching  Petrograd  today.  It 
was  announced  that  credit  IneUta- 
tloaa  here  had  been  advised  that 
trade  had  been  resumed  with  tho 
Germans  at  Minsk  aad  other  potato 
near  tho  northwestern 
■hops  have  been  opened  aad  tho  Qer 
eaehaaaing  metals  aad 
for  vegetables 
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FOB  AU  WE   HAVE  AH©  ARE 

■  » 

Tomorrow  the  people  of  Aanadn  will 
vote  on  an  Issue  of  life  end  death.  It 
la  not  a  political  Question  wo  are  called 
upon  to  decide,  but  one  In  which  our 
prestige  and  honor  aa  *  nation  are 
involved.  Look  at  the  appeal  from 
General  Currle  at  tbo'  head  of  thla 
article  and  then  aak  yourselves  what 
path  you  will  follow  at  the  parting;  of 
tho  ways.  You  are  called  upon  to 
choose  between  the  highway  of  honor 
and  duty  and  tho  road  to  repudiation 
and  disgrace.  In  this  election  cam- 
paign tho  opponents  of  providing  im- 
mediate reinforcements  for  our  sol- 
diers at  tho  front  have  never  been 
able  to  tell  us  how  our  army  In  Flan- 
ders Is  to  bo  maintained.  Thar  have 
talked  unceasingly  about  the  errors  of 
the -late  Government,  spoken  in  gen- 
eral terms  of  profiteering,  declaimed 
against  national  service  aa  being  an 
encroachment  on  individual  freedom, 
but  never  have  they '"pointed  out  the 
way  whereby  we  can  do  our  fall  duty 
In  the  war.  They  have  burked  the 
'  on*  outstanding  Issue  In  the  campaign, 
which' la  the  measure  of  our  partici- 
pation in  this  fight  for  liberty. 

<3sk  \ 

The  future  of  Canada  Ig  being  de- 
cided on  the  battlefields  of  Europe. 
If  we  are  defeated  there  we  will  gink 
to  a  position  of  serfdom.    Canada  and 

the  rest  of  the  world  will  be  vassals 
of  Kalaerlsm,  for  the.  sword  alone  will 

rule  on  earth.  All  our  vaunted  de- 
mocracy, all  oar  boasted  liberty  will 
be  swept  away  by  a  German  victory. 
1  be  Issue  of  this  election  m  if  we  are 
la  the  war  to  the  end  or  only  on  a 
■lldlng«sca^a-oC  achievement  which  Will 
automatically  bring  about  our  elimin- 
ation from  the  struggle.  Voluntary- 
Ism,  the  shibboleth  of  the  Laurletites, 
cannot  win  this.  war.  Germany  hag 
conscripted  all  her  manhood  capable 
<f  fighting.  Her  Allies  have 'done  the 
some.  It  la  not  a«  much  as  Germany 
baa  done  that  we  will  have  to  do  to 
secure  victory,  bat  mora,  for  it  must 
te  remembered  we  are  fighting  the 
moat  highly  organised  autocracy  the 
world  has  ever  known.  If  one  of 
Britain's  pomlaions  fails  her  in  the 
fight  the  failure  will  be  celebrated  aa 
a  Victory  In  Berlin.  Upon  no  part  o? 
Germany's  world-wide  campaign  of  In- 
trigue has  she  spent  more  gold  than 
in  the  effort  V>  bring  about  disunion 
<  in  Britain's  imperial  domain.  The 
failure  of  Canada  to  continue  In  the 
war  will.  In  the  eyes  of  Prussian  mili- 
tarism, be  a  triumph  greater  than  the 
Italian  defeat  on  the  laonso,  greater 
than  the  elimination  of  Russia  from 
the  war.  for  It  will  be  the  first  definite 
Indication  of  the  disruption  of  Brit- 
ain's efforts  and  the  possible  pre- 
cursor of  Empire  disintegration. 


(Son  e/  civilisation. 

point  of  Canada  and  the  Empire  never 

baa  ae  much  bong  anon  the  reautt 

The  laMue  is  always  the  sains    whether 

we  shall  give  eiisafsH  te  the  enemy  or 

to   oar   sorely    tried   soldiers    in    the 

trenches? 

And  so  we  say  to  an  at  this  crisis 
!n  our  national  hre.  remember  that 
among  the  forces  .aligned  against  the 
Union  Government  are  those  who 
wretrw  German- victory  In  this  world, 
war.  All  the  enemies  of  Great  Britain 
hate  massed  thefr  energies  to  make 
Canada  die  in  Flanders.  All  who  .are 
fighting  against  reinforcing  our  army 
are  endangering  the  Uvea  of  those  who 
are  in  the  field.  History  has  a  solemn 
warning  for  us  in  the  betrayal  -of 
General  Gordon  at  Khartoum.  Too 
Late,"  moat  never  be  Inscribed  on  the 
escutcheon  of  our  nation.  Over  Ave 
per  dent,  of  odr  population,  the  Sower 
of  our  -manhood,  rich  and  poor,  mar- 
ried and  single,  have  voluntarily  taken 
up  arms  and  gone  forth  Into  the  valley 
of  the  shadow  of  death  that  we  may 
be  free.  If  we  vote  for  Sir  Wilfrid 
Laurler  tomorrow  we  have  signed  the 
death  warrant  of  these  fellow  citizens, 
cf  ours.  We  will  have  betrayed  our 
own  flesh  and  blood  and  delivered 
them  over  to  the  enemy.  "They 
saved  others;  themselves  they  cannot 
save."  It,  is  we.  the  nation,  the  people 
at  home,'  whose  every  Interest  is 
bound  up  In  the '  death  grapple  In 
Europe,  who  must  come  to  the  rescue 
of  Canada  in  Flanders.  If  we  do  not 
the  blood  upon  our  hands  can  never 
be  washed  away. 


/ 


This  war  is  fogy  all  we  have  and 
are.  We  must  fight  in  It  with  every 
means  at  our  command.  By  voting 
for  the  Union  Government  tomorrow 
w%  will  consecrate  ourselves  to  the 
cause  of  the  world's  freedom  and 
proclaim  our  undying  resolution  to 
achieve  victory.  There  are  Voices 
tempting  us  to  betray  our  trust  The 
promptings  of  selfishness  have  "been 
heard  all  over  the  country.  We  are 
told  by  the  pacifists  and  the  weak- 
lings in  our  midst  that  this  la  not 
Canada's  war;  that  we  have  done 
enough;  that  an  our  attention  should 
now  be  devoted,  to  making  profit*  out 
of  tho  blood  money  of  our  All  lea  But 
we  believe  that  In  the  hearts  of  the 
%ast  majority  of  our  people  there  is  a 
different  principle,  enthroned  by  the 
sovereign  hand  of  freedom.  We  look 
•forward  with  supreme  confidence  to 
tomorrow's  result,  feeling  assured  that 
the  soul  of  Canada  is  unpurchasable 
and  that  our  conception  of  duty  and 
right  cannot  be  assailed.  We  are  on 
the  eve  of  the  day  when  It  Is  our 
national  privilege  to  say  that  we  have 
approved  of  the  decision  of  those 
400.000  of  our  dttsens  who  voluntarily 
took  up  arms  that  Canada  might  live 
We  are  called  upon  to  register  our 
appreciation  of  their  victorias.  The 
season  s  us  to  our  patriotism 
from  the  nvmg.  and  from  tad 
who  died  that  wa  might  be  free. 

It  hurts  as  to  say  H  of  one  who  has 
been  prominent  1*  the  councils  of  the 
ant  If  Sir  Wlttrtd  Laurler 
f  power  his  victory  will 
be  aocbHeaad  la  Bosun,  and  win  be 
l»*rasa1  of  vten  regret  hi  every  capital 
U  our  Allien,  No  man  sen  deny  thla 
That  to  the  world  aspect  of  ear  alee- 
tseov  temojisa.  All  the  basBaaea,  ail 
the     guttering     geaererutee     evolved 

tight  enanot  obecare  hart,  senboatsag 
fast.  Never  has  aa  eleerlea  contest 
to  thto  country  go  rsiaseet  the  atten- 


With  the  utmost  confidence  we  look 
forward  to  a  sweeping  victory  for  the 
Union  Government    We  believe  in  the 
sense   of  honor   and   Justice,   in   the 
courage   and   invincible  determination 
of  our  people.    History  has  yet  to  re- 
cord an  Instance   where  baseness  or 
cowardice  marked  our  path.    How.  in 
the  greatest  of  all  trials,  and  at  the 
supreme    call    to   duty    we    will    not 
falter.    From  the  agony  of  the  battle- 
field the  flower  of  our  nation  appeals 
to  us  te  vote  for  the  Military  Service 
Act  so  that  the  men  In  the  trenches 
may  carry  on,  until  freedom's  crown- 
Jng  hour.    The  dead,  who  died  for  us, 
are  a  solemn  reminder,  to  the  nation 
In   this   hour   of  <  Its   decision   of\he 
eternal  debt  we  owe  them.    That  debt 
can  onjy  be  paid  by  the  national  man- 
date that,  as  far  as  we  aa  a  people 
are  concerned,    they   shall   not   have 
died  in  vain.     And  so  our  tryst  to- 
morrow  la  with   the    living   and   the 
dead:   with  those  who,  unafraid.  Save 
up  their  fair  young  lives  to  stem  the 
tide  of  savagery;  with  those  who  still, 
with  courage  and  resolution  unabated, 
are  flinging  themselves  relentlessly  on 
a  foe  which  seeks  to  put  the  world  in 
chains.     It   is  the   cause  of  .freedom 
that  summons  us  to  throw  all  our  re- 
sources   Into    the    aeale.      Our    army 
'must  be  reinforced,  and  it  ean  only 
be    reinforced    on    the  •principle  ,j>f 
national  Service  which  has  been  put 
into  operation  by  the  Union  Govern- 
ment   A  vote  for  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurler 
will  dishonor  our  dead  and  repudiate 
the  living.    A  vote  for  Union  Govern- 
ment Is  an  obligation  we  pwe  to  our- 
selves,  to  our  army  and   to  civiliza- 
tion.     A    vote   for    the    men    in    the 
trenches  wiU  show  Prussian  militarism 
that  all  the  prowess  of  the  German 
armies  has  failed  to  shake  our  cour- 
age, or  quench  the  undaunted  resolu- 
tion of  our  race  to  achieve  ultimate 
victory  over  the  powers  of  darkness. 


ISLAND  CANDIDATES 

Dr.  8.  F.  Tolmle  goes  before  the 
electors  tomorrow  after  a  strong  and 
clean  campaign,  during  which  he  has 
won  a  host  *>f  friends.  He  entered 
the  fight  without  aqy  political  record. 
Hie  duties  in  the  past  have  been  those 
of  a  public  servant  as  .  Live  stock 
Commissioner  for  the  Province,  but  In 
that  post  he  had  n  splendid  record  of 
achievement  which  hah  made  him 
known  from  one  end  of  Canada  to  the 
other.  Victorians*  have  been  'excep- 
tionally fortunate  In  having  a  candi- 
date of  his  calibre  at  this  time.  His 
views  upon  all  political  questions  are 
eound. ,  His  stand  on  the  war  has  re- 
ceived endorsatlon  from  far  and  wide. 
On  the-  platform  he  proved  a  good 
campaigner  by  the  sincerity  with 
which  he  spoke  end  his  winning  per- 
sonality. As  member  he  will -be  an 
asset  of  considerable  strength  to  this 
community,  and  one  of  his  type  Is 
greatly  needed  la  this  emergency. 
From  reports  we  have  received  we  do 
not  think  there  Is  a  shadow  of  doubt 
about  his  success.  The  cause,  of  our 
soldiers  Is  a  winning  appeal  In  Vic- 
toria, and  It  will  rest  In  exceptionally 
capable  hands  by  the  election  of  Dr. 
'  Tolmle. 

In  the  Nanalmo  constituency  Mr.  J. 
C.  Mcintosh  has  won  wide  popularity. 
Ho  Is  a  marv  of  a  big  heart  with 
thoroughly  sound  principle*  Every 
element  of  the  population  to  which  he 
Is  appealing  has  rallied  to  hi,  support, 
and  we  venture  to  bplleve  he  la  thor- 
oughly satisfied  with  the  success,  of 
his  campaign,  during-  which  hi  hmm 
had  able  eeatform  assistanee.  the 
constituency  la  which  he  to  seeking 
election  te  one  of  scattered  towns  and 
settlements  and  also  of  -varied  politi- 
cal views.  Bat  em  anticipate  that  the 
Issue  before  the  etoejtorg  te  so  p*Mn 
that  the  result  to  not  An  doubt  The- 
part  of  Vanes  ay 
rery  tensely  of 
hood  to  the  hatttoSohtej  of  ate 
wfil  vets  In 


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This  Store  Will  Be  Open  Thursday \  Friday*,  Saturday  and 

Monday  Before  Christmas  Until  9:30  P.  M. 


Delivery  Service 

City,  six  deliveries  per  day.    All  outlying  por- 
tions', four  per  day. 


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739  Yates 


5510 


Election  Day 

This  store  will  be  open  Monday,  as  usual,  until 
v  6  o'clock. 


A  Sale  Extraordinary 

12  Handsome  Plush  Coats 

Go  On  Sale  Monday  at 

Big  Reductions 

A  Sale  that  is  of  unusual  interest  because  of  the  high 
character  of  the  Coats  and  the  timely  reduction  coming  as  it 
does  in  the  midst  of  the  holiday  shopping  season.  Note  the 
following  reductions: . 


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One  Handsome  Model  is  made  of 
best  quality  Salt's  plush,  double- 
breasted  style,  with  panels  on 
•ides  and  fullness  in  back,  elabor- 
ately trimmed  with  sable;  lined 
throughout  with  figured  silk  pop- 
lin .  in     mauve     shade.     Regular 

Monday    *7C  nn 

197.50  value.  eyfO.UU 


Another  Handsome  Model  is  made 
of  Salt's  plush,  cut  loose  and 
long,  with  belt  all  around.  The 
large  cape  collar  and  cuffs  are 
trimmed  with  blinded  wolf  fur, 
lined  with  heavy  figured  silk. 
Regular  $67.50  value.  #  JA  Ag 
Monday    synr«**«r«) 


A  Beautiful  Coat  of  Salt's  plush,  at- 
tractive style,  made  with  novelty 
belt  and  large  <.  collar,  trimmed 
with  beaver  cloth,  beautifully 
lined,  throughout  with  Paisley 
silk;     size     aa.      Regular     $4x50 

™^y [■>.  $2995 

Two  other  handsome  Coats  come  in 
Salt's  plash,  in,  all  black,  with 
large  collar  and  belt,  beautifully 
lined  throughout.  Regular  $4250 
value  |29,95 


Monday 


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OTHER  HANDSOME  COATS 
Regular  $39.50  value,  Monday. .......;.......  .$29.95 

Regular  $37.50  value,  Monday. ... . . . . ,  .$29.95 

Regular  $35.00  value,  Monday. ... .$22.95 

Regular  $32.50  value,  Monday $22.95 

^Regular  $29.50  value,  Monday „ $22.95 

— Mantles,  First  Floor 


Continuation  of  Oar 
Extraordinary  Sale  of  Fancy 
.  Linens 

The  tremendous  response  made  by  the 
ladies  of  Victoria  to  our  sale  of  high  quality 
Fancy  Linens  has  induced  us  to  extend  the 
sale  for  another  week,  thus  giving  an  excep- 
tional opportunity  to  purchase  your  Christmas 
gift  or  wedding  present  at  an  extremely  advan- 
tageous saving.  The  goods  on  sale  are  all 
genuine  Irish  Linen  of  a  fine  quality  unobtain- 
able today.     Further  comment  is  unnecessary. 

A  FEW  ITEMS  WORTH  WHILE 
Plain  Irish  Linen  Lunch  Cloths — Hemstitched;   size 

72x72.,  Reg.  $8.50  each.     Each $6,95 

Irish     Linen     Runners — Very     handsome     drawn- 
thread;  size  18  x  72.    Reg.  $i.75-    Each 98c 

Irish   Linen  Runners — Drawn-thread;  size   18  x  6j. 

Reg.  $.2.00.    Each    $1.09 

Irish   Linen   Pillow   Shams — Embroidered.    Regular/* 

%2.oo.    Each    ...$1.69 

Irish  Lace  Oval  Trays — Very  fine  quality;  size  14 

x  18.    Regular  $3.00.    Each  ............ .... . tl.po 

Irish  Linen  Drawn-Thread  Tray  Cloths— Size  18  x 

27.    Regular  $1.10.    Each    k 79c 

Point-de-Venice  Tray  Cloths — Very  choice;  size  16 

x  24.   Regular ,%2;z$.   Each  .$1.69 

Real   Cluuy  Lace   Centres — Size   30  x   20.    Regular 

$1.25.    Each    79c 

Real  Cluny  Lace  Centre — Very  beautiful  work;  size 

30x20.    Regular  $7.00.   Each $5.75 

Real  Cluny  Lace  Centre— 20  x  20.     Regular  $4.50. 

Each  at .-$3198 

Point-de-Venice    Trays — Exceptionally    fine    work; 

size  16x20.   Regular  $3.00.   Each  $1.98 

Irish  Hand-Embroidered  Linen  Lunch  Cloths— 

45x45.    Regular  $9.75.    Each  $6.95 

45x45.    Regular  $7.00.    Each ....$4.95 

,  .  54  x  54-   Regular  $8.25.   Each  $5.95 

'54  x  54.    Regular  $10.00.-  Each  ...•....*»..  ..$6.95 
Real  Cluny  Lace  Centre— 36  x  36.    Regular  $12,50. 

Each , $7-95 

—Linens,  in  Basement 


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As  Qhri 

Gloves  Always 
Please 


Gifts 


The  New  Novelty  Glove  in  Per- 
rin's  make,  made  of  fine 
French  kid  in  black  and -white 
with  fancy  white  and  black 
stitchings;  piqpe  sewn,  soft 
cuff,  strap  at  wrist  and  one 
pearl  dome  fastener;  "Sizes  $V* 
to  7.  -Price $3-00 

Perrin't  Pique  Glace  Kid 
Gloves,  in  black  and  white, 
black  with  white  stitching 
and  white  with  black  stitch- 
ing. A  good,  strong  wearing 
glove,  in  all  sizes.  Price,  $2.50 

Fine  Glace  Kid  Gloves  in  white 
and  white  with  black  points; 
made  with  oversewn  seams 
and  two-dome  fasteners;  sizes 
5%   to  7.    Price   $1.50 


Dent's  Chamois  Gloves,  made 
of  specially  prepared  washable 
"chamois  leather,  pique  sewn 
and  fastened  with  two  pearl 
buttons  St  writ;  sizes  sM  to 
7.  They  wash  well  and  are 
very  satisfactory.  Price,  $1.65 

Perrin's  Washable  Cape  Gloves, 
in  tan,  mastic  and  white  with 
heavy  points  and  fancy 
stitchings;     sizes     6     to     7... 

- 
If  in  doubt  as  to  size  or  color 
buy  a  Glove  Bond,  issued  for 
any  amount  at  Glove  Counter. 
—Gloves,  Main  Floor 


Gift  Umbrellas  in 
Great  Variety  , 

Short  Handled  Umbrellas,  with 
Gloria  covers.  They  have  cord 
attached,  and  are  handy  for 
carrying.    Price $3.75 

Another    Smart    Umbrella  comes 

.with  short  handle  and  attached; 

fine  Gloria  covers  of  useful  size. 

Priced  at   $4*75 

Something  quite  new  are  these 
Short  Handled  Umbrellas,  with 
sterling  silver  ring  attached, 
which  makes  them  very  conven- 
ient for  carrying.  Made  with 
fine  Gloria  covers.     Price.. $5.50 

Another  range  of  Umbrellas 
short  handles,  sterling  silver 
rings  attached,  in  various  sizes; 
fine  Gloria  covers.     Price  $6.75 

Silk  UrabreU**Hn  navy  and  green, 
with  short  handles  and  cord  at- 
tached.   Price   $".50 

. — Umbrellas,  Mam  Floor 


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Dainty 


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Gifts 


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A  fine  range  of  High  Neck  Col- 
lars, with  jabot  in  net,  trim- 
med with  Val.  lace  and  allover 
shadow  lace;  also  Tivtndown 
Collars  in  wash  silk,  Geor- 
gette crepe;-'  organdie  and 
muslin;  square,  sailor,  shoul- 
der point  and  the  new  long 
front  effects.  Price 65c 

Dainty  Collars  in  net,  lace, 
satin  and  Georgette  crepe. 
Many  styles,  such  as  the  high 
neck,  with  jabot,  square, 
sailor,  shoulder  point,  and  the 
new  long  front  effect.  Price 
» $r.25 

A  good  range  of  High  Neck 
Collars  with  jabot  in  net, 
trimmed;  embroidered  lace; 
net  with  Val.  lace;  Geor- 
gette crepe,  in  plain  or  trim- 
med and  allover  lace.     Price 

.$1.75 


>••*••*■  > 


Very  smart  high  neck 
in  opalescent  lace, .  net  and 
Georgette  combined;  Geor- 
gette daintily  trimmed  with 
lace,  also  turndown  Collars, 
with    lone/  front   effect,    in 

satin  and  Georgette,  trim- 
med with  pearl  buttons  and 
filet  lace.  Priced  at $2.25 

Pretty  High  .Neckwear  wjth 
jabots,  in  Georgette  crepe, 
lace  and  net;  also  turndown 
Collars  with  long  fronts. 
These  are  very  smart  for  one- 
piece  dresses.  Price $300 

Beautiful  High  Neck  Collars 
with  jabot  made  of  very  fine 
lace  and  Georgette  crepe, 
plain  hemstitched  or  trimmed 

with  lace.    Price   .$350 

—Neckwear,  Main  Floor 


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Gift  Handkerchiefs )  M*  ,X0,U  Tfrou*ht  of  Dainty 


Prettily  Boxed 


Ladies'  Pure  Linen 
Handkerchiefs,  \i  and 
J4-inch  hems,  I2}4c 
ach,  or  $1.35  dozen. 

Ladies'  Pure  Linen 
Handkerchiefs,  %  and 
J4-inch  hems,  15c 
each,  or  $1.65  dozen. 

Ladies'  Pure  Linen 
Handkerchiefs,  \%  and 
54-inch  hems,  20c 
each,  or  $2.2*5  dozen. 

Ladies'  Pure  Linen 
Handkerchiefs,  %  and 
J^-inch  hems,  .  25c 
each,  or  $2.85  dozen. 

Ladies'       Pure        Linen 

Handkerchiefs,  %  and 

54-inch    hems;      extra 

quality,  350   each,    or 

f  $3-75  dozen. 

Pare  Linen  Centres,  for 
tatting  and  crochet- 
ing; sizes  Syi,  7,  8.  9, 
9VS,  10  and  ioj4.  Price 
20c  and  25c  each. 

Gents'  Pure  Linen 
Handkerchiefs,  full 
size,  with  }£*jnch 
hems.   Price,  25c  each. 

Gents'        Pure        Linen 
Handkerchiefs,     fall, 
size,       with       }$-inch 
hems.  35c  each,  or  3 
for  $1.00.  -.  1 


Ladies'  Pure  Linen 
Handkerchiefs,  with 
hand-worked  initials, 
plain  initials  or  with 
embroidered  sprays. 
Very  pretty  sprays. 
Price,  25c  each. ._ 

Ladies'  Lawn  Initial 
Handkerchiefs,  hem- 
stitched. Special,  ioc 
each,  or  3  for  25c. 

Gents'  Pure  Linen  In- 
itial Handkerchiefs, 
Old  English  lettering, 
hand-worked.  Price, 
35C,  or  3  for  $1.00. 

Madeira  Handkerchiefs 
in  pretty  designs,  also 
fine  Handkerchiefs, 
with  filet  motif  inlet 
at  corner.  Price,  50c 
each. 

Lissue  Handkerchiefs  in 
indelible  colors,  guar- 
anteed. Price,  20c 
each.         N 

"La  Rose"  Handker- 
chiefs with  new  raised 
Dresden  rose,  very 
pretty  colors  and 
white,  35c  each,  or  3 
for  $1.60. 
All  Handkerchiefs  put 

up   in   dainty   Christmas 

boxes. 

— Handkerchiefs 
Main  Floot 


Crepe  Gowns  in  flesh  color,  with  colored  figures,  but- 
terflies,  bow   knots   and    blue    birds,   finished    with 

tailored  seams  or  edgings.    Price  $2.95 

/Dainty  Batiste  Gowns  in  blue  bird  designs,  trimmed 
with  edgings  and  ribbon  bows.    Price $1.95 

"Witchery   Crepe"   Gowns    in   flesh    or     white,    with 

,  touches  of  hand-embroidery  in  colors;  Empire  or 
loose  styles,  daintily  finished  with  shirring  and  picot- 
ing.     Price,   $3.50  and    $3.75 

Pretty  Gowns,  made  of  fine  nainsook,  in  slipover  ki- 
mona  style;  yokes  of  fine  embroidery,  finished  with 
pure  VaL  lace.    Price  .  I. $2.25 

Envelope  Chemise  of  witcnery  crepe,  in  flesh  or 
white,  daintily  embroidered  in  colors;  French  hand- 
picoted.    Price   $3.25 

Corset  Covers  in  many  pretty  styles,  made  of  fine 
nainsook  and  trimmed  in  many  novel  effects  with 
lace  and  embroidery;  all  sizes.    Price  $1.25 

Dainty  Corset  Covers,  made  of  fine  muslin,  and  elab- 
orately   trimmed   avith    tine    lace     and     embroidery 

yokes;  all  sizes.    Price mc 

—First  Floor 


IF  YOU  ARE  IN  DOUBT,  GIVE  A  GLOVE  BOND 


Christmas 
Novelties 

Violet  Corsofge  Bouquets,  in  single  and  doable 
blooms,  very  pretty  effect*.     Price 50c 

Silk  Roses,  fa  pink,  red,  rose  and  saxe.  'A  dainty 
addition  to  yoar  waist.     Price 25c 

Silk  Scarves,  in  sport  stripes  of  bizarre  tinea, 
slightly  imperfect  in  weave.     Special  at  . .  .$2.79 


Silk  Hosiery  for  Christmas 

Giving 

Silk  Hose  in  fine  quality,  grey,  navy,  champagne,  white  and  black,  with  fancy 
stripe.      Price,    pair     $2joo 

Fine  Silk  Hose,  in  champagne,  navy,  white  and  black  with  fancy  do*  or 
rings  of  one  or  three  stripes,  f  rice,'  pair  $1.75 

Silk  Hose,  made  with  plain  or  ribbed  elastic  top;  colors  sky,  pink,  mauve, 
purple,  silver,  suede,  dork  grey,  canary,  champagne,  dark  tan,  nigger  brown, 
white  and  black.     Price,  pair  $1.50 

Fine  Quality.  Silk  Hose,  m  shades  of  silver,  grey,  smoke,  champagne,  navy, 
white  and  black.    Price,  pair  ,$1.25 

Black  Silk  Hose,  an  excellent  quality,  extra  length  and  elastic  top;  sizes  %V» 
to  10.    Price,  pair  '..: $1.00 

Fibre  Silk  Hose,  in  shades  of  champagne,  ferey,  pfnk,  new  base,  and  black. 

Price,   pah-    :6a« 

-Hosiery.  Make  Floor 


Teddy  Bear  Suits 
for  Children 

Teddy  Bear  Sails  for  ages  one  to 
four  yeaca.  They  come  in 
brushed  or  plain,  heavy  knit,  in 
shades  of  rose,  grey,  saxe,  scar- 
let and  white.  Price,  $2.75 
to   -*S*o 

Infants'  Cream  Corduroy  Coats, 
cat  full  and  long,  with  large 
collar  and  caffs,  trimmed  with 
braid.  Sizes  6  months  to.  3 
years.      Price,  $3.50  to  ..$440 

Infants'  Quilted  Silk  Jackets,  hi 
pink  and  sky,  with  dainty 
floral  designs.      Price  ...$IjP$ 

■  Firae  Floor 


RELIABLE  MERCHANDISE  AT  POPULAR  PRICES 


THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA.  B.t.,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 


LECKIE'S 

BOYS' 
oots   $0.95 

Special  Monday    ej    Per  Pair 


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Telephone  1232 


049  Yates  Street 


Fancy  Xmas  Fruits 


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Per  lb OUC 

NEW  GREEK  FIGS 

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NEW  CALIFORNIA  FIGS 
NEW  CALIFORNIA  WALNUTS 

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NEW  CHESTNUTS 

{  Per  lb , 


50c 

25c 
35c 

30c 


Xmas  Bon  Bros,  Xmas  Stockings 


NEW  MIXED  NUTS 
Per  lb.- , 


30c 


NEW  DROMEDARY  DATES  OA 

.1  cr    pECKEgC    . 4sa1^#^*> 

NEW  FARD  DATES 
Per  package  ....... 

JAP  ORANGES 
Per  box  ...«..*. 

FANCY  NAVEL  ORANGES 

Per  dozen,  35c,  40c  and 


. . .  • . 


.......a... 


25c 
$1.00 
50c 


^  Leave  Your  Order  for  ^A 
nT  Sidney  Island  Turkeys  ^r 

DIXI  ROSS' 


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Quality  Grocers 

1317  Government  St 


50.     81, 
82 


Books  Worth  While 

'An,  ta  It."— Br  fan  Hay,  author  of 
~Ths   first   Hundreff  Thousand."     . 

mt  a   BUhop"— By    H.    C. 


■ol. 

mm. 


»— »y    John    Ooldaworthy. 

"Mlastaj"—  By  Mm.   HumphrsrWard. 

Klorenea    Barclay. 

it   fca   Arma"— (Bscond   ser- 
Donald   Hank«y. 
ko"— By         Flora        Annie 
Stasia. 


Book  and 
Stationery  Co,  Limited 

1004  Government  8troot 

Blaaaat    and    Bait    Btook    of 
Calendar,  la  tho  City. 


ELDERLY  HUNTER  LOST 
AND  FOUND  IN  WOODS 


Mr.  J.  J.  Clarke,  of  Hilliers, 
Loses  Way  in  Dense  For- 
ests Between  Qualicum  and 
Home  Lake— Found  Friday 


Mr.  J.  J.  Clarke,  a  resident  of  mi- 
llers, who  wont  oat  bunting  door  In 
tho  dense  forest  between  Little  Quali- 
cum and  Home  Lakes  last  Sunday 
•Od  lost  bis  bearings,  was  found  Fri- 
day afternoon  by  •  search  party.  In 
a  weak  condition. 

Mr.  Clark*,  who  La  fifty  yean  old. 
last  Sunday  started  off  early  In  quest 
of  deer.     The  forests  around  and  be- 


Sewg*,  More  Days  to   Select 
Your 

Christmas  Gifts 

Smart    Black    Pluah    Coats, 

heavy  pile,  with  or  with- 
out belts,  $39.50. 
Cheaper  makes,  $26  up. 


Winter     Coats. 
$14.00  up. 


all     sizes, 


Raincoat*,  rubber  tweeds, 
with  and  without  belts, 
and  large  smart  collars, 
$12.78  up. 

Black  Silk  and  Colored  Silk 
and   Wool  Rap    Dresses, 

trimmed  face,  $15.00  up. 

Millinery  made  .to  match  any 
suits  or  coats. 

11      y     " 

Our  smaller  Gift  Suggestions 
are  very  numerous : 

Blouae*  and  Fancy  Nock, 
wear  may  call  for  your 
special  attention. 


St.    ('  KUItlT) 

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Sweater  and  Sweater  Set*, 
in  good  colors,  are  very 
acceptable  gifts  for  Misses 
and  Ladies. 

Our     Hosier*     Department 

should  not  be  overlooked. 

We    have    Engrish    and 

*  Penman's  Hose  from  50c 

up.  . 


Girls'  Drosses  There  is  a 
"  large  range  in  stock,  con- 
sisting of  serge  and  wool 
cloths,  voile  and  lingerie, 
and  silk,  suitable  for  ages 
2  to  14  years. 

We  solicit  an  early  call  of 
inspection. . 

Seabrook  Young 


S23.S  Jolueea  St. 
716  Yale*  St, 


4740 


tween  Little  Qualicum  and  Borne 
Lakes  are  exceedingly  dense  and  a 
person  who  does  not  know  the  district 
wen  may  easily  lose  himself.  This  Is 
what  happened  to  Mr.  Clarke,  and 
S*  •imi^.w*5??*MB  can**  W»  *> 
nom*.l?*£  **~?****r  •'Wraoon. 
at  S  o'clock  a  search  party  which  in- 
cluded two  members  of  the  Provincial 
poke*,  found  Mm  lying  under  a  log 
la  a  terribly  weak  condition,  and  kad 
grown  up  ail  hope  of  ever  being  found 
or  iwachlag  etvUlseUoa  by  hie 
Ho  was  takes   to  Mr, 


that  he  Is  rem 


Ma 


and  If  la 
BIB  be 


at  Borne  Lake  and 
Is  aadls  reports*  today 
■taring  from  the  terribta 


DIN 
PART  IN  ELECTION 


At  Tomorrow's  Battle  of  Bal- 
lots, the  Fair  Sex  Will  Be  the 
Determining  Factor-^Every 
Effort  to  Get  Out  Vote. 


UNIONISTS  CONFIDENT 

OF  FEMtNHf  E  VOTE 


Fusion  Opposition  Rears  Gro- 
tesque Bogies  to  Frighten 
Soldiers'  Relatives  From 
Polls. 


Tomorrow  In  the  battle  of  ballot* 
Victoria  will  make  her  decision  In  what 
undoubtedly  Is  the  most  momentous 
election  contest  ever  held  In  Canada, 
With  the  final  appeals  by  the  candidates' 
at  last  night's  meetings,  the  campaign 
has  been  brought  to  an  end  so  far  as 
the  appeals  to  the  electors  are  con* 
cerned.     Nothing  now   remains   but   the 


CADET     O.     A.     BAVBONK 

Son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Raybono.  lilt  Col- 
lln.on  street,  who  left  for  Toronto  on 
November  IT  to  begin  hie  training  for  the 
Hoyal  Flying  Corps.  He  was  for  three 
years  with  B.  O.  Prior.  He  la  a  nephew 
of    the    1st*    .Lieut.    Uneham. 


getting  out  of  the  vote,  to  which  every 
effort  will  be  made  by  the  rival  parties 
tomorrow. 

There  was  a  distinct  feeling  of'  con- 
fidence at  the  Union  headquarters  last 
night.  Dr.  Tolmie's  supporters,  who 
have  been  working  like  Trojans  to  pile 
up  an  overwhelming  majority  for  the 
Union  cause,  expressing  confidence  that 
they  would  attain  their  object.  Sup- 
porters of  Mr.  Stuart  Henderson, 
Laurler-Llberal,  professed  to  be  equally 
confident.  The  Socialist-Labor  element 
backing  Mr.  Welle  have  no  hope  of  get- 
ting their  candidate  elected,  but  profess 
to  be  assured  of  hearty  support  of  that 
element  here. 

on  the  women  will  depend  to  a  very 
great  extent  the  success  of  the  winner 
In  the  contest.  Undoubtedly  the  Union- 
ist cause  will  secure  the  large  majority 
of  that  vote,  which  Is  estimated  to 
comprise  quite  forty  per  cent  of  the 
aggregate  names  on  the  Hat.  The  lists 
as  prepared  by  the  enumerators  and 
revised  at  the  recent  courts  of  re- 
vision, Is  the  most  comprehensive  list 
of  real  voters  ever  used  at  an  election 
here.  On  the  last  Provincial  list  there 
was  a  total  of  slightly  over  11.000 
names,  compared  with  the  total  on  the 
present  Federal  list  of  slightly  over 
11,000.  But  on  the  former  were  a  con- 
siderable number  of  names  of  persons 
who  could  not  for  various  reasons  vote. 

Everyone    on    the    present    list    Is    a 
voter. 
.  As,     therefore,    women    will    bulk    so 


PTK.    BOY   S.   CLEMENTS 

Son  of  Mr.  Clements,  foreman  of  the  City 
Water  Works  Department,  1417  Harrison 
Street.    Ha  was  killed  In  action  en  Nov.  J. 

largely  In  tomorrow's  voting,  every 
effort  is  being  maee  by  the  Unionist 
party  to  get  out  that  vote.  Judging 
from  reports  In  circulation,  the  other 
side  fears  the  women  and  has  been  en- 
deavoring to,  as  far  as  possible,  keep 
that  vote  at  home.  All  sorts  of  ridicu- 
lous reports  have  been  in  circulation, 
such  as.  for  Instance,  the  one  to  .the 
effect  that  If  Laurter  should  be  elected 
he  will  Insist  upon  a  separate  peace 
for  Canada,  thus  permitting  of  the  re- 
turn of  the  men  at  the  front.  This 
report,  absurd  on  the  face  of  It,  la 
evidently  designed  to  secure  the  sup- 
pert  of  those  women  who  are  desirous 
of  having  their  menfolk  return  at  one*. 
Another  that  bag  created  some  doubt 
In  the  minds  of  the  women  la  to  the 
effect  that  women  wow  voting  must  pay 
the  IS  road  tax  required  of  women  who 
same  under  the  bead  of  "bousehotders" 
la  municipal  contests.  Every  woman 
who  Is  s  British  subject,  twenty-one 
years  of  sere,  sad  was  has  resided  atx 
months  In  the  Province  sad  one  month 
Immediately  preceding  the  election  tu 
this  constituency  la  entitled  to  a 
who  1*  the  wife,  widow,  mother, 
or  daughter  of  any  p erase,  ami*  or 
female,  living  or  dead,  who  be*  served 
or  Is  serving  outside  of  Canada  to  any 
of  the  military  forces  sf 
(tweet  Britain,  or  In  any  of  tho 
fereej    at 


oclock,  WITH  ji 
the  Exception  \ 
of  tomorrow  5 
and  Saturday  gr 
evenings. 


PTB.   Ba    BAM8AY 

Who  la  «a  active  service  and  recently  be- 
came disabled  through  getting  his  leg 
fractured.  He  waa  employed  for*  a  time  at 
the    Crystal    Spring    Brewery    before    going 


either  within  or  without  Canada;  or  of 
any  person  who  has  served  as  afore- 
said and  who  has  been  honorably  dis- 
charged  from  service. 

Undoubtedly  there  are  a  number  of 
qualified  electors,  men  and  women, 
whose  names  do  not  yet  appear  on  the 
lists.  But  they  may  secure  a  vote  by 
applying  tomorrow  at  the  polling  booth 
for  the  district  in  which  they  reside. 
At  each  district  polling  place  the 
enumerator  of  that  particular  district 
will  be  in  attendance,  and  those  en- 
titled to  vote,  but  who  have  been  left 
off  the  lists,  may  make  application  to 
him  and,  if  qualified,  will  secure  a 
certificate  upon  which  they  will  be  en- 
titled to  vote. 

Polling  In  the  city  will  be  in  pro- 
gress from  «  a.m.  until  6  p.m.  It  is 
expected  that  the  full  results  of  the 
Poll  throughout  the  city  will  be  known 
before  •  p.m.  The  first  Eastern  returns 
will  arrive  In  Victoria  by  8  p.m.,  for 
the  far  Eastern  polls  will  be  closing 
about  1  p.m..  Victoria  time,  and  by  the 
time  the  Victoria  returns  are  had  the 
general  result  throughout  the  Dominion 
will  be  known,  though  the  polls  in 
outlying  sections  may  not  be  known 
until  Tuesday.  In  the  outside  districts 
polling  will  commence  at  9  a.m.  and 
close  at  S  p.m. 


STORES  KEEPING  OPEN 


Betall    Places    Will    Do    Beninese    Despite 

Fact  That  Holiday  Has  Been  Declared 

for  Election   Day 


The  retail. stores  will  be  open  all  day 
Monday,  the  secretary  of  the  Retail 
Merchants'  Association  announced  yes- 
terday, In  order  to  correct  any  false 
Impression  that  might  have  got  abroad 
in  view  of  a  holiday  having  been  an- 
nounced for  election  day. 


SOT.     ARCHIE    BI7NTINO.    M.  M. 

Who  waa  killed  In  action  on  November  It. 
He  left  Victoria  with  the  aoth  Battalion. 
His  mother  Uvea  at   14(1    Hampshire    .t>ad. 

EXTENDS  BUSINESS 



W.     N.     Tompkins,     Manager     of    Portland 
'     Hotel.  Taaye  Control  of  the  Fairfield 

At  a  time  when  the  popular  notion 
seems  to  be  that  the  smaller  hotel 
Is  confronted  with  a  future  such  as 
does  not  warrant  too  liberal  optimism, 
it  Is  refreshing  to  note  the  courage  of 
Mr.  W.  N.  Tompkins  of  this  city. 
Mr.  Tompkins  has  managed  the  Port- 
land Hotel,  of  Ya  es  Street,  with  a 
wisdom  which  has  built  up  popularity, 
and  now  he  expands  his  business  by 
taking  over  the  management  of  the 
Fairfield  Hotel,  at  the  intersection  of 
Douglas  and  Cormorant  Streets.  «  It 
is  no  rash  optimism  that  has  prompted 
him  to  do  this,  according  to  his  own 
statement,  since  he  has  been  so  long 
a  successful  hotel  man  in  this  city  that 
he  Is  fully  acquainted  with  all  the 
possibilities. 

In  the  Fairfield  Hotel  he  has  a  fine 
modern  establishment  with  every  con- 
venience to  make  It  an  agreeable 
place  of  residence.  Whatever  may  have 
been  the  atmosphere  of  the  hotel  In 
the  past  it  is  now  under  a  careful 
and  capable  management  which  lays 
the  foundation  of  success  on  the  In- 
variable undertakings  of  giving  satis- 
faction to  his  guests.  The  hotel  will 
be  run  on  the  popular  priced  plan, 
but  this  will  carry  with  It  nothing  but 
the  highest  service. 


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Ne.oeanir  a.    They 
BeiaaHsa.   t 


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♦ 


Give  Her  a  Blouse  From  Scurrah's 


This  is  a  tasteful  gift — a  gift  that  bears  the  indelible  stamp  of  quality 
and  fashion.     In  the  selection  of  a  Blouse  as  a  gift  you  will  find  our  Christ- 
mas Scrip  a  useful  means  of  making  the  presentation.     Here  are  a  few  items 
*  from  our  splendid  assemblage  of  the  newest  Blouses : 

At  $3.95         At  $5.75         At  $7.50 


Beautiful  designs  in  good  quality 
Crepe  de  Chine.  Shades  are 
maise,  white  and  rose.  The  styles 
feature  large  square  collars,  dainty 
embroideries  and  new  effects  in 
tucking  and  picot  edging. 


Smart  designs  in  Crepe  de  Chine, 
made  with  high  necks  or  convert- 
ible colars.  Many  have  pin-tucked 
fronts,  others  are  daintily  hem- 
stitched at  collar  and  cuffs.  Shades 
white,  flesh  and  maise. 


Heavy  quality  Crepe  de  Chine 
and  Georgette  Blouses.  Made  with 
large  or  medium  collars  In  a 
variety  of  exceptionally  smart  de- 
signs end  shades.  Also  at  this 
price  are  some  handsome  Blouses 
of  plaid  silk. 


At  $9.50 


Very  heavy  Georgette  and  Crepe  de  Chine 
Blouses  in  practically  all  shades.  Hand  embroi- 
deries and  bead  work  of  unusual  daintiness  lend 
these  creations  charm  and  distinctiveness. 


At  $13.75 

Crepe  de  Chine  and  Georgette  Blouses  that  are 
in  every  way  the  most  exquisite  items  of  our  big 
stock.  The  designs,  the  embroideries,  and  the  ex- 
ceptions! quality  of  the  materials  blend  in  their  rare 

attractiveness.  „    ...  i  ^ 


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POLLS 
THROUGHOUT  CITY 


Voters  In  Various  Districts  Will 
Have  Every  Facility  for  Reg- 
istering Their  Votes — Out- 
side Sections  Well  Provided. 


The  polling  places  In  each  of  the 
ward  districts  of  the  city  at  which 
voting  will  take  place  tomorrow  are 
as  follows: 

Ward  I. 

401  Esquimau  Road. 

414  Skinner  Avenue. 

720  Powderly  Avenue. 

101  Burnslde  Road. 
8118.  Delta  Street. 
2600    Government  Street. 
1624   Oovernment  Street. 

Ward   II. 
828   Fisgard    Street. 
1018  Cook  Street. 
•24   Queen's  Avenue. 
900  King's  Road. 
1101  Hillside  Avenue. 
778  Hillside  Avenue. 
120  Hillside  Avenue. 

Ward  IH. 
711  View  Street. 
044  Fort  Street. 

1438  Camoaun  (near  Rudlln  Street). 
1708  Fernwood  Road. 
1744   Fort  Street. 
1840   Pandora  Avenue. 
2207  Fernwood  Road. 
1600  Bay  Street. 
2784  Cedar  Hill  Road. 
2805   Cedar   Hill   Road. 

Ward  IV. 

721  Courtenay  Street. 
725  Vancouver  Street. 


A.  R.  GRAHAM 


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COAL 


E.  M.  BROWN 
illinium 


South  Wellington  Lump 

Per  Ton  $8*50  Per  Ton 

a. 

_   _. • 

The  Victoria  Fuel  Co.*  Ltd. 

Phone  1317  1203  Broad  Street 


1018     Cook     Street     (Bell     Apart- 
ments). 

1665  Pandora  Street. 
1428  Brook  Street. 
1808  Pandora  Avenue. 
Hollywood  Grocery. 

Ward  V. 

418   St.   Lawrence  Street. 

208  ICenslea  Street  (Newbury  Blk.) 

301   Menzles  Street. 

Corner  Menxies  and  Niagara  Streets. 

1083  Pakington  Street. 

204    Linden    Avenue. 

1676  Dallas  Road. 

Outside  District* 
The  polling  stations  for  the  outside 
sections  of  Oak  Bay.  Saanlch  and 
Esquimau,  voters  In  which  will  vote 
for  candidates  running  In  the  Nanai- 
mo  Federal  contest,   are  a*  follows: 


Tilllcum  Store,  corner  of  Obed  and 
TlUlcum  Road*       i 

Garden  City—  1. .  Colquitt  P.O. 

Garden  City— 2.'  Mrs.  Brook's  Store. 
Carey  Road.  ft. 


Agricultural  Hall,  Saanlch  ton. 
Royal  Oak   Hall. 
Cedar  Hill — Temperance   Hall. 
May  wood — 1.  Clover  dale    Hall. 
Maywood — 3.  St    Mark's   Hall. 


The  Arena. 
Foul  Bay  School. 
Store    (Newport    Avenue),    end   of 
car  track. 

Esquimau 

881101**  Club,  corner  Admiral's  and 
Esquimau  Road*. 

Pool  Room.  Esquimau  Road,  near 
Coach  and  Horses. 

Washington  Block,  corner  Head 
Street  and  Esquimau  Road. 

Corner  of  Head  and  Dunsmuir 
Street* 

Corner  of  Carrie  Street  and  Craig- 
f lower  Road. 

Corner  of  Arm  Street  and  Crsie- 
flower  Road. 


Mark  an  "X"  opposite  the  nam*  of 
Dr.  Tolmle.  and  put  no  other  mark  on 
your  ballot  paper. 


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Edison  Prices  Advance  January  1 

BUY  YOURS  NOW 


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s  Why  fritter  away  your  money  on  a  lot  of  trivial,  useless  presents  which  at  the  best 
last  but  for  a  few  weeks?  Why  not  pool  your  family  money  and  purchase  an  Edison 
Phonograph,  .which  will  give  you  pleasure  for  years  and  years,  and,  what  is  more,  brings 
right  into  your  homes  the  re-created  voices  of  all  the  world's  artists  worth  having? 


• 


Special  Christmas  Outfit 

Amberols  30.  "the  best  little  value  yet," 
complete  with  12  unbreakable  Records, 
each  plsying  four  minutes — your  own 
choice— lor   fa*.** 

Terms:     $945  csah  snd  $5.00  per  month. 


— — — 


Special  Christmas  Outfit 

Amberols  SO,  in  mahogany  or  fumed  oak. 
with  12  Blue  Amberol  Records  of  your 
own  selection,  for   sJTS.7© 

Terms:    $13.70  cash  snd  $740  per  month. 


Any  instrument  we  sell  yon  it  capable  of  standing  the  acid  tone 
teat  to  which  the  Edison  was  subjected  on  December  8  at  the  Em* 
press  Ball  Room,  when  the  Glen  Ellison  Recital  was  attended  by 
nearly  600  of  Victoria's  leading  musician}. 

Have  you  ever  heard  of  a  talking  machine  manufacturer  putting 
*  tone  test  before  the  public?    No,  they  dare  not' 

The  New  Edison  is  NOT  a  talking  machine.  Please  bear  that  fact 
in  mind.  The  Edison  is  the  only  musical  instrument  which  re-creates 
all  forms  of  music,  naturally,  humanly  and  perfectly. 


Special  Christmas  Outfit 

Model  A100.  style  Modern*,  in  mahogany 
and  oak.  including  re-creations  to  value 
of  $10.00  for. •*»• 

Terms:    $1540  cash  and  $1040  per  month. 


Special  Christmas  Outfit 

Model  C150.  style  Sheraton,  in  all  woods. 
A  beautiful,  instrument*  with  $16.50  worth 
of  re-creations— your  choice-— for 


Terms:    $UM  cash  and  $114$  per  month. 


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ALL  GENUINE  EDISONS  USE  A  PERMANENT  DIAMOND  STYLUS 
THERE   IS  BUT   ONE    LITERAL    RE-CREATION    OF    MUSlCr-fiWOiVS 


KENT'S  EDISON  STORE 

Ooly  Licensed  Edison  Dealers  in  the  CHy 


1004 


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If  Yon  Cc*  U  at  PUMLCTS  Itfg  Al 

:e  to 

Car  Owners! 

■ 

'T'O  allow  inexperienced  machinists  with  incomplete 
*    equipment  to  experiment  with  your  car  is  foHy 
1  of  the  most  expensive  kind. 

When  your  car  needs  attention  bring  it  to  Plimley's 

< --a  repair  plant  equipped  with  the  very  latest  and  best 

,-  device*  and  machinery  for  doing  all  kinds  of  repair 

work. 

*\ 

Recently  we  hive  added  to  our  plant  a  Marvel  cylinder  re- 

borinf  machine;    With  If  we  guarantee  to  bring  your  engine 

,hack  to  its  former  efficiency.    Our  battery  recharg tog  and  re- 

pair  department  is  also  singularly  complete  and  very  efficiently 

.managed.    A  test,  will  convince  you. 

All  Repair,  and  Sundries  SoppMod  for  Casa  Only 


THR DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA Hf     SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 


THE  OTY  AND  DBTOia 
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^2.00 


ArIT  **din«,«  from  5oc  each  to.. 

gSEI^:***  q«»rt  bottle. 7.25, 

Ginger  Wine,  per  quart  bottle . , ...43^ 


Monday's  Specials 

George  Washington  Coffee,  reg.  $1.00  size  for. . .  .824 

HolbrooT.  Powdered  fiath  Brfck,  regular  10c, ;  special, 
a-W  *..♦.. «»...„«.,,., nf 


Specials  All  This  Week 

Best  Hea^y  Rubber  Hot  Water  Bottles,  regular  $1  7c 

_  2V'*" '•' 81.25 

3*U**Soafr,  reg.  15c  cake  for i©e> 

Hardware  Department 
hi  Nickel  Tea  Kettles,  reg.  $350  for  f 2.74 
Tft«f1»Of  JB^ttftti-reg.  S1.60  for $1.25 


H.  O.  Kirkham  &  Co.,  L 

VICTORIA,  B.C  DUNCAN,  RC 


a,r 


KIRK 

X212  Broad  Street 


$25.00  IN  GOLD 

Replies  may  be  either 
in  prose  or  verse,  and 
should  not  exceed  fifty* 
words.  They  should 
reach  our  office  not 
later  than  January  3rd. 
the  winning  story  will 
be  published,  along  with 
the  name  of  the  winner 


Neither  houses  nor  lots 
Enter  into  par  scheme, 
Which  you're  asked  to  consider, 
And  this  is  the  theme: 
•  Kirk's  Famous  Old  Wellington 
-  Coal. 
And  we   offer  the  young  and 

the  old 
A  prize  of  twenty-five  dollars 

in  gold 
For  the  best  little  story 
That  tells  of  the  glory 
Of  Kirks  Old  Wellington  Coal 


Phone  139 


Quality  Meats 


PrfmaLocal  Lege  of  Mutton,  per  pound &>+ 

Lcdn  Chop.,  per  pound      .  ^^ 

*>  Chops,  per  oound ••  •»# 

•v..j.....3Bd 


• .  • .... 


LOCK  &_  SONS 


1724 


University  School  for 

Boys. 

^^^^T^^rj^^  *  sin. 


fur  t« 


Mount  Tolmie Victoria,  a  C 


S  ASTORIA*' _ 


We  haye-a  cjioice  selection  of  Christmas  Goods 
£7  7?""  to„.choo?e  from.  but  do  not  leave  your 
Christmas  Sfwpphi^-tb-  the  last,  for  the  best  roods 
always  go  first. 


>  — -  Premier 
Mrejreter,  who  underwent  a  miner 
operation  on  Friday  .and  to  now  at  i 
the  hospital,  waa  reported  yesterday 
aa  doing  wall  and  In  a  few  days  win 
be  back  at  his  office  at  the  Lextola- 
tlva  building*.  ^ 

*•*•  am  Wmms'i  Tsssllale  A  msejU 
iog  of  the  Lake  HU1  Women's  Institute 
will  be  bald  In  the  school  on  Tuesday 
December  II,  at  J  o'clock,  a  fuU  at- 
tendance of  members  has  been  asked 
'or,  as  this  will  be  the  teat  meeting  of 
the  year, 

regular  business  meeting  of  the  Great 
War  Next-of-Kin  Association  will  ha 
beld  la  the  T.  W.  C.  A.  next  Thursday 
evening  at  •  o'clock,  when  plane  for 
the  Christmas  tree  and,  entertainment  to 
be  given  for  the  soldiers'  and  sailors' 
children  will  be  completed. 

"  Greeted     Sir     Wilfrid— Hon.  T.  D. 

Pattullo.   Minister  of  Lands,  returned 
yesterday  from  Vancouver,  where  he 
went  to  meet  Sir  Wilfrid  -Laurter,  and 
occupied     a     prominent     plaoe     on' 
the    platform    at    the   great    meeting 
held  there  on  Friday  In  honor  of  the 
Opposition  leader.     Tomorrow  he  will 
leave  for  Prince  Rupert/  on  business 
connected  with  his  department.    Hon. 
John  Hart.  Minister  of  Finance,  also 
returned   yesterday   from   Vancouver, 
*ey»    Wanted    for    Christmas    Tree— 
The.  Great  War  Next-of-Kin  Association 
has  been  appealing  to  friends  interested 
In  providing  a   Christmas  entertainment 
for  the  children  of  sailors  and  soldiers 
to  contribute  to  the  toy  shower  to  be 
held  on  Thursday,  December  90,  in  the 
Y.   W.  C.  A.     A  committee  will   be  In 
attendance    during-     the    afternoon    and 
evening   to   receive   the   gifts   for    the 
Party. to   be  given   in    the   Hippodrome 
Hall  on  December  27. 

To  Obtain  Membership  Oerfs—  Mem- 
bers of  the  Great  War  Nfxt-of-Kln 
Association  are  reminded  that  they  can 
receive  their  membership  cards  on  ap- 
plication to  the  membership  committee 
on  Tuesday,  Wednesday  and  Thursday 
next,  at  the  T",  W.  C.  A.,  between  the 
hours  of  f  and'  •  o'clock.  The  commit- 
tee  also  requests  that  the  names  and 
ages  of  the  children  able  to  he  present 
at  the  big  Christmas  tree  be  handed  in 
on  the  above  dates,  as  the  list  will  close 
on    December    2». 

Halifax  wag  Bay— The  tag  day  for 
the  Halifax  sufferers,  which  was  un- 
avoidably postponed  last  week,  will  be 
undertaken  by  the'  Local  Council  of 
Women  en  Wednesday,  December  1». 
AU  affiliated  societies  willing  to  help 
may  apply  to  Mrs.  R.  B.  McMicking, 
convener.  The  headquarters  will  be  the 
Arcade  store,  corner  View  and  Broad 
Streets,  kindly  lent  by  D.  Spencer  A 
Co,,  which  will  be  open  on  Monday, 
Tuesday  and  Wednesday,  and  all  work- 
ers are  urged  to  come. 

Voluntary  Berries  Corps— The  general 
monthly  meeting  of  the  Voluntary  Ser- 
vice  Corps   was    held    on    December    IS 
at  headquarters.    Proposals  contained  In 
a  letter  received  from  the  Great  War 
Next-of-Kin    Association    were   laid    be- 
fore the  meeting,  and  while  expressing 
sympathy   with   the  alms  of   this   new 
organisation,  It  was  unanimously  agreed 
that  the  Voluntary 'Service  Corps  could 
not   affiliate   with   it.       The    Voluntary 
Service  Corps  is  carrying  on  Its  work 
as  It  has  In  the  past  year,  and  the  Tipy 
Tots'  Welcome  is  now  re-opened  *at  the 
corner  of  Fort  and   Vancouver   Streets. 
*or  l»atslotlc   Purposes— On    Wednes- 
day, December  19,  at  the  Somme  Thea- 
tre,  oak   Bay    Avenue,    the    following 
young  ladles,  under  the  name  of  Ml»l$ 
Gaieties."  Beatrice  and  Constance  Hey- 
land,  Gladys  and  Nina  Foulkes,  Agnes, 
Mar jorle  and  Dorothy  Robertson,  Gertie 
Mulr,  Kathleen  Hudson,   Lilian  Holden, 
Mona     Rlokaby     and     Doris     Bagshaw, 
will  give  a  vaudeville  entertainment,  the 
proceeds  to  be  used  for  Christmas  cheer 
and  patriotic  purposes.     These  are  the 
same  young  girls  who  have  been  going 
for  a  year  to  Resthaven  and  the  hos- 
pitals  to   cheer   up    the    returned    men 
and  patients,    Admission  26  cents. 

Patrlotto  AM  Taad— The  following  are 
among  some  of  the  recent  subscriptions 
recelyed    by   the  Victoria   Patriotic   Aid 
Society:     Fire  Department,   I6C.SC;   em- 
ployees   B,   C.    Electric     Railway    Co., 
148.84;     employees  'Victoria     Gas     Cn., 
$4.1r;    Agnes  Deans  Cameron  Chapter, 
I.   O.   D.   K.,   12.60;   employees   Victoria 
Phoenix  Brewing  Co..  225.40;  officers  and 
crew  of  8.8,  "LeebYo."  I26.C0;  share  of 
proceeds  from  Victory   Loan,  ball,   1850 
worth  of  bonds   and   $$7.fJ;   from   Vic- 
toria Pilots,   11   per  cent  of  Nov.   earn- 
ings, $122.07;  employees  Union  Bank  of 
Canada,  $15;  employees  Cameron-Genoa 
Mills  and  I.  M.  B..  $222.10;  employees 
Messrs.  Turner,  Beeton  Co.,  $40;     staff 
and  employees  Messrs.     Yarrows,     Ltd., 
ItOS.lO;  staff  of  Bank  of  Montreal,  Ca- 
nadian   Bank    of    Commerce,     Dominion 
Bank,     and    Merchants'    Bank,    $1$7.27; 
employees    Canadian     Pacific     Railway, 
$1$.$$. 

Vaide  of  Island  OMoow  The  election 
of  officers  for  121$  to  the  Pride  -of  the 
Island  Lodge,  No.  121/  Hone  of  Bngland 
Benefit    Society,    Victoria,     resulted    ae 
follows:      Brp.    W.    A.    Carpenter,    past 
president;     Bro.    G.    Donne,    president; 
Bro.   E.    8hlpp,    vice-president;     Bra.    A. 
Onions,   chaplain:  %ro,    A.   B.    Brlndley, 
secretary;  Bro.  W.  Norman  (22rd  year), 
treasurer;     Bro.     Dr.     j.     w,     Lennox, 
doctor:  Bro.  Blair,  first    committeeman; 
Bra    Frampton,    second;      Bro.    Comber, 
third;  Bro.  C.  H.  Smith,  fourth;  Bro.  H. 
Bussey  (P.  P.).  fifth;  Bro.  George  Gard- 
ner   (P.    P.),    sixth:      Bro,    E.    Simpson, 
Inside     guard:     Bra     J.     Hlfl,     outside 
guard;    Bros.    Bussey,   Dixon  and   Gard- 
ner, auditors;   Bros.   Lee.  Onions,   Gard- 
ner and  Carpenter,  advisory  board.    The 
arbitration  board  was  re-elected,    trus- 
tees:   Broa  Lee.  Onions.  J.  W.  Crocker 
end  Comber.     Beetat  committee:     Broa. 
Cobbett.      Ferrlday.      Gardner.       Donna 
Peddle  and   Frampton. 

Municipal    t  haptor  Is  Active— The 
Municipal  Chapter.  I.O.D.B..  has  de- 
cided to  recommend   to  the   primary 
chapter*  the   appeal    from    the    Pro- 
vincial Chapter  concerning  the  estab- 
lishment of  an  I.OJXB.  fund  for  the 
people  in  Halifax  suffering  from  the 
recent  disaster.     The  matter  of  pro- 
Tiding  a  billiard  table  for  the  soldiers 
»t    the    Quallcum    Military    Convales- 
cent Hospital  was  also  referred  to  the 
pr  *"***  eh*bb>r"  with  a  strong  rec- 
ommendatlon   for    immediate  action. 
•nd   Mrs.   Curtte  Sampeon    wag    ap- 
pelated convener  ©*  a  committea.  wtth 
we.  H.  A.  waniaae  te  make  farther 
J**      Reporte  were   received   frees 

ri!lte*^5r-  rt"°  trom  "»*  —*  «<"•- 
feTto.  prteonere  of  war.  the  eeedtorsf 

ID£]T.f*f_hoaf*-  ","mW«*     Thei  I  ■»• 
?",,l*r»  *■»  hsetraeted    to    convey     »••  « 


■  ftuut 


I 


ccjrwam  habuit  caoes 

OMMd  November  l*  and  admitted  to  the 
i!....Hom;  Cew»t»ee  Field  Hessital.  HUf 
relatives  here  live  at  UM  Pembroke  Utreet. 


SSiS^y  *£?•  ^^rrj1^  **  &  Y°V  WANT  THE  UMTr  OF 

VALUE  lor  Tout  Money,  PAYTHE  LOWEST  POSSIBLE  PRICE  FOR  THE 

ARTICLE  YOU  BUY 

IT'S  THE  C0PAS&  YOUNG  WAY  II 

*         NO  BAITS  OF  ANY  KIND 


tore  to  contribute  toys  for  the  Christ- 
mas tree  to  be  given  by  the  Great 
W*r,  N«4-o'-Kln  for  the  orphans  of 
soldiers  and  sallora  A  letter  waa  re- 
ceived from  Mrs.  H.  C.  Hanlngton 
with  an  encloeed  donation  of  lit. 


SOCIAL  AND  PERSONAL  | 

i  J 

Next  Thursday  evening-  the  Woman's 
Auxiliary  to  the  Great  War  Veterans' 
Association  wiU  hold  a  progressive  Ave 
hundred  party  In  the  club  rooms.  Fort 
Street.  The  proceeds  from  the  affair 
will  be  devoted  to  the'  upkeep  and 
furnishings  of  the  rooms. 

Canadians  who  have  recently  regis- 
tered at  the  office  of  the  High  Com- 
missioner In  London,  England,  Include 
the     following     British     Columbians: 
Lieut.  J.  D.  Boyd.  Mill  House,  B.  C; 
Major  R  W.  Brook,  Vancouver:  Lieut 
O.   E.   W.   Clarke,   Vancouver;    Lieut. 
Cocking.     Vancouver;     Lieut.     Harold 
Crlbb,  Vancouver;  Lieut  H  A.  Doug- 
Us,  NeUon,  B.  -e.t  Oaptam  C  H.  Ed- 
monds.  Vancouver;    Mr.   James   Find- 
lay.  Vancouver;    Mr.  F.  w.  C.  Fowle 
Vernon,  B.  C;  Mr.  J.  H.  Gorton.  Van- 
couver;   Mr    H.  S.  HlUlard,  Kelowns, 
B.  C;    Nursing  Stater  Mabel  Lindsay, 
Victoria;    Lieut   MacGenxle,  R.  F    C 
Vancouver;   Lieut   V.   Manning,   Van- 
couver;   Mr.   W.  C.   McClelland.   Vic- 
toria;   Lieut  J.   MacLennan.  Vancou- 
ver; Lieut  E.  D.  MacMaeter,  Vancou- 

tV!r:  ♦  ^1  £  U  p»dd<"».  Victoria; 
Lieut  Charles  Reld.  Vancouver;  Mr 
Robert  P.  Shield.  Vernpn;  Mr.  Allan 
B.  Stevenson.  Vancouver  Commander 
T.  W,  Stirling,  Kelowns,  B.C.;  Lieut - 
Commander  T.  P.  Wobb,  Nelson  B>C 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  A.  B.  Anderson,  of 
Vancouver,  have  been  vlsltingln  Vic- 
toria this  week. 

Mlae  Lena  Hodge  left  yesterday 
afternoon  for  Seattle,  where  she  will 
visit  relatives  until  after  New  Years. 

Mr.  Seymour  deP.  Greena  formerly 
Police  and  stipendiary  magistrate,  bun- 
can,  and  Mrs.  Greene  have  just  recently 

•Si  "J?   *h!?r  *••«•»<»•    »t    Mitchell 
street.  Oak  Bay. 

On  Thursday  evening  the  St  Mark's 
Amateur  Dramatlo  Society  presented 
a  most  enjoyable     variety     entertaln- 

S  ,lln*.8t  Mark'-  Ha,1«  Boleekine 
Road  The  following  contributed 
io  the  programme  which  had  been 
V3F2  "i??  *"**  M"-  Wilcox. 
SJ'  «;  K2*ht  •**  *«r.  Wilson,  polo: 
Ists.  Miss  Grover  played  their  piano 
accompanimente.  Mrs.  Brake  gave  two 
patriotic  recitation..  The  ladies  of 
the  club  appeared  in  a  tableau,  "The 
Day.  of  the  Week."  and  tho  following 
!&?**£  a  comedy  aketch  entitled 
"Wto  W^Msgf  Courtehip:"  Mr.  W.  B. 
Wh^fle  d.  as  the  elcotch  Bobbie;  Mr, 
K  Foulda,  as  the  Irish  Bobble  M 
Wltaon.  the  W.l.h  Bobbie*;  mV.  i 
Brake,  the  inspector;     Miss     Watson 

Mis.  Graham,  parlor  maid;  Mr*  Rue- 
sell,  the  nurse;  Miss  •  A.  Graham, 
chambermaid,  and  .Mrs.  Coverdale,  the 
ml.tres.  of  the  housa  TSwSS 
programme  was  given  by  an  orchestra 
under   the    baton   of   Mr.    S.    Brake 

Kan"?  »JnVer-  The  memb<«  war. 
Ml.sE.    BrtOgea   pianist;      Mr.     and 

Mrs   Foxgood.  violinist.;  Mr.  B.  Brake. 

clarionet     The  entertainment  wlHb9 

repeated  early  in  January. 

«,*TJ?  ch,,,dren  of  Fairfield  diatrict 
were  well  represented  at  \he  Chrtot- 
mas  party  given  at  the  room,  of  tho 
Fairfield  Red  Croe.  room,  on  May 
Street  The  affair  was  arranged  by 
Percy  Hardiman.     There  was  a 


CRANBERRIES, 

2  lbs.  for 


35c 

^fJL^tl^^r..^.  $1,35 
"""  10c 

25c 

25c 

$2.85 

....45c 


NEW  TABLE  FIGS,  per 
packet    t  jv-. 

NEW  LAYER  FIGS,  per 

NICE  FRESH  MIXED  C AND <Y,  per 


lb 


CAY.  BREAD  FLOUR,  the  best 
bread  floor  made.    Sack , 

INDEPENDENT  CREAMERY 
BUTTER,  nothing  nicer.      Per  Jb. 


EMPRESS  ORANGE  MARMALADE, 

4-Ib.  tin t . 

CLARsTB  SOUPS,  a!!  kinds;' Wins" 
for  '7 

SELECTED  PICNIC  HAM,  per 

!b 

QUAKER  or  ROBIN  HOOD 
ROLLED  OATS,  large  dram. 

NICE  CEYLON  TEA,  per 
lb- 

FANCY  AUSTRALIAN  CURRANTS' 

!2'Oz.  packet ; 

NICE  SULTANA  RAISINS,  a "lbs."" 
for   


•••«•«.. 


Everything,  Nice  and  Ffsah  and  Bought  From  ALUBRITISH  FIRMS 

COPAS  &  YOUNG 


ANTI-COMBINE  GROCERS 
Fort  and  Broad  Streets 


Pfcoaes, 

94-  95 


-Out  Sale 


Mrs. 


beautifully  decorated   Christmas 
from   whlch   ,lru,   wen  ■     ^ee 

Jolly  old  6t   Nick.     A   large  number 
of  parent,  and  friends  attended. 


THE  WEATHER 


Mttsoreleneai   Offloa,   Victoria     B 
»    P-    m.,    Dec«mb«r    1»,    i»i7. 


C.   at 


STNOPSlg 

tiSrSBKK 

TBMPERATL'RB 

Victoria     '  **•"•       **** 

Van0o«*.r  .   .  *;; JJ 

a^rm^ii;  •:::::: \\      S 

Vlctorls  and  vicinity— Bo'.torly  to  «„!!. 
erljr    tmlrn,    unMtltod    «B<i    mild     »hh    «ln 

Uow.r  Malaiand-g^wrlr  to  isiiwr,; 
s*l.a.   lUMttlsd  and  mild  with  raln^^y 

Hlrheat    ,  . . 

Lawtat  .....r...     <7 

Avoraas"    '.' *< 

AfWOUNCGMENTS 

Come  ani1  gae  Punch  and  Jady  show 
•t  the  King*.  Daughters"  Christmas 
P*rty.    Dumber    U.    at    Alexandra 

t-lUD. 


HomadE 

Chocolates 

never  fail  to  draw  an  expression 
of  delight.  As  a  dainty  offering 
at  Christmas  time  these  Choco- 
lates are  in  tremendous  demand. 
Orders  should  be  placed  now  to 
insure  delivery 

THREE   STORES   ONLY 

Stevenson's 

Branches:    1118  Douglas  Street  and  in 

Williams'  Drag  Store,  Corner  of  Fort 

and  Government  Streets 


Scott    Salts    Boya' 


Gloves  for  Boys 


You  can  buy  him  a 
a  pair  of  Gloves  for 
Christmas  and  select 
from  the  biggest  var- 
iety of  Boys*  Gloves  in 
town  if  you  shop  at 
Sam  Scott's. 

Kid  Gloves,  fitting  18 

months    to    size    7, 

v   $1.25  and   ...^l.SO 

Wool  Gloves.  Shades 
grey,  heather  mix- 
ture and  white,  50c 
and TSd) 

Gauntlet  Gloves,  fin- 
ished with  star  and 
fringe $1.25 


Sam  M.  Scott 


(late  fSS  Tatas  Street) 


W 
price.    $$.te. 


Sslllng-eut 
•  i.e 


TOWaHW   OXX.OX.< 
black    or    yellow,  regular 

Oeass,  regular  $6.6C.     Selling  out  at  ...". 

Oeets.  regular  $10.00.     Belli**  out  at  I       L 

Oeass,  regular  $6.00.     selling  out  at  : "k,,,^f# 

Ooate.   ragnlar  $10.00.     geUtaJeeV  at ""Stl 

SelUng^priee.  *&}*£**£ .  ,,....„.. ....  J. $£.  **  «£ 


KIRK  & DUNKLEY 


563  JOHNSON  STREET 


DOLLS!  DOLLS! 

e»  esai  "^ 

e 

V\7E  have  the  prettiest  Unbreak- 
able Dolls  in  the  city.  Games 
and  Educational  Toys  of  every  de- 
scription. Christmas  Gifts  too  num- 
erous to  mention. 


British 


733  Fort  Street 


TeL  297 


r; 


Christmas 
— Pie— 


W.  C,  T.  U.  Silver  Medal  Content, 
Wester  Church.  Mef-nersen  Avepue. 
Toeeda>,  18th,  $  pm.    aitver  collection 

Come  te  social  dance,  sample's  Halt, 
Victoria  Weet.  Tuesday  evening,  I  St 
»nUl  tl:M.  Qoed  anion  mnees.  Take 
Oorge  car  te  Xaagferd  •treat. 

--  -  -  i_      _ 

Pythian  Club— The  JPytalan  Ctas> 
will  bold  a  dance  Monday  at  the  at 
of  P.  Mall,   III tea  ,t  tlSf, 


Mr 


SeeMl  ciak  win  boM  rege* 


to 
at 


eonvajl-, 

the  nrmpatay    of    ln«  M  Ml     Fhee 

*f  tae  Mmplre  In  Victoria     «»tisssaj    ISc. 

sseniHaat  Ofcapter.   T.O.D.M- 

»   waa   deeHed  te 

of  all  tae 


.  taeutate. 


Our  Melton-M6wbray  Pork 
Pies  will  form  an  acceptable 
feature  of  the  Christmas 
board.  These  are  the  famous 
Pork  Piss  that  contain  an 
abundance  of  palate-pleas- 
fftg  jelly.  Any  size  made  to 
order,  or  cut,  per  lb,. 

30c 

ORDER  NOW  I 


FOR  SALE 

One  Dodge  Friction  Clutch, 
ii  Self-Oiling  18-in.  Drop 
Hangers,  for  2  7-16  ihaft 

Apply  Tfca  Colons*   Oflaos 


Returned 
Soldiers 

eapioygMst    flgg    tae    reteraad 
MMWr     needs     roar     aaala^T 


Wlien  yon  bsve 
'.  Wssly 


Tag   Secretary 


Ovfl 


win 


1*.  at  s  o 
ssesMfng.    Mapsrtaat 

affar  wbtcS  Mr. 

a 


The  Yorkshire 
Bakery 

eao  Tatas  8t 


xoso 


Wright  Porrit 

I  a.  &  MsyaeetTe,  711 


ereaiag  Mr.   JoaSsa 
ww  «r»w  for  tae  male  of  tae  ton  of 
eees   given  te  tae  Oreat  Wer  Meat 
Kin  assecfttea  tw  the  seewSt  of 
cejMreo's  Chrlatmaa  treat  tunS 


— — 


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1  '  ■ 


THE  DAILY  CdfcONlST,  VICTORIA,  B.C..  SUNDrf^,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 


WHAT 


SHALL    I    GIVE    FOR 
CHRISTMAS! 


la  answer  to  this  very  pertinent  question,  we  augge»t  a  number* 
of  Specials  .that  are  useful,  ornamental,  appropriate^  up-to-date,  and  * 
a  raaaoaabk. 

Copper  Tar  Kettles  ^.Heavy 
nickel  plate;  latest  aide  ope- 
ning;  in   holly    box.      SpecteL 

Tea  •  Pota— In  best  aluminum; 
new  patent  intascr  attached. 
Special*  each  ....'.#•«••• 

Electric  Iroaa  —  The"  Canadian 
Beauty;    pleasing    and   helpful. 

'Special,  each  *••»• 

Perfection  OH  Heater  —  Sheds 
warmth  apd  comfort  all 
around;  no  smoke,  no  odor,  no 
trouble.  Each,  $600.  $SJO 
and  ,.. .•».•© 


•eta— Wedgwood  Im- 
perial Porcelain,  new*  and  hand- 
some; 07  pieces.  Set,  •3T.5© 
J  Tag  lata  In  hand  painted  china, 
new  and  dainty;  24  pieces.  Spe- 
cial, set , . . .".^••wO 

Hand  Painted    Vaece— Assorted 

styles. and  elegant  decorations. 

S  Special/  eady  frJBo,  ?*-<+%  jag» 

Chocolate  Seta.  14  pieces;  hand 

Sainted  china,  beautiful  design. 
pecfal,.aet  ....*. •«••• 


irew 

— The         latest 
pollaber.     Each 

n.ss  an*  .... 
..;.,«.  si<oo 

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HALLIDAY'S 


va 


We  «B 


Always  In  or- 
der;     the    Per- 

'•"*  •ens.  „ 
Bach  »«.*». 
»*.o«.   sad  ■ 

•  ••••*•    91 


THE  PROBLEM 

of  reducing  the  running  expenses  of  the  house 

IS  S01VED  Simple  Enough 

— Order  your  Coal  and  Wood  from 

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Mackay  &  Gillespie,  Ltd. 


149  and  622 


Office,  738  Fort  St. 


AT  SACRIFICE  PRICES 


Most  of  the 
Silverware  we  are 
offering  while  Hi  is 
Assignee's  Sale 
continues  was 
bought  when  the 
price  of  silver  was 
as  low  as  46 vi 
cents  in  ounce. 

Today  the  same 
metal  costs  over 
one  dollar  per 
ounce  and  the 
price  continues  to 
increase. 


Nevertheless,  we  not  only  offer  sterling  silver  goods  at  the 
old  figures,  but  in  addition,  allow  discount  of 


25  Per  Cent  Off*  Each  Purchase 

In  oth<^  words,  you  pay  fully  75^  less  than  current  price 
for  every  article  in  sterling  silver  you  purchase  at  this  store. 

^bis  if  a  marvellous  opportunity  for  Christmas  grft  buy- 
ing.    Do  not  miss  it. 


■    • 


> 


W.  H.  Wilkerson 

1113— Government   Street— 1113 


fill. 


r 

IGNOBLE  APPEAL 


Selfish  Sentiment  Expressed  in 
Dodger  Sent  Through  Mail 
— 'The  Truth  Regarding  the 
Blood  Vote" 


THE  V<}TE  THAT  SAVED 

THE  SUCKER'S  LIFE 


Parody  on  Socialist  Doggerel 
Verses  txpress  True  Moth- 
ers Feelings  on  Reinforce- 
ment Issue. 


Yesterday  morning's  mail  brought 
to  hundreds  of  the  women  of  VlctorU 
what  purports  to  be  "The  Cartoon 
That  Killed  Conscription  In  Austra- 
lia." Failing  to  get  a  hearing  through 
the  legitimate  press  it  recently  ap- 
peared in  the  Messenger,  and  has  now, 
been  Issued  to  the  women  voters  id 
circular  form  on  blood  red  paper 
through  the  post  office,  which   would 


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-- 


THOMSON'S 
FUNERAL    CHAPEL 

Phone  4M  Day  or  Night 

827  Pandora  Avenue 


THIS  MONTH  ONLY 

Glasses,  $5.5C 

CALL  AND  INQUIRt    ft   I 

CLUGSTON 
1241  Broad  St. 


PTK.     GEOBOK    JAMBS    FULTON 

Killed  In  action  on  October  SO. 

1 ! 

probably  have  been  forearmed  with 
authority  to  bar  it  from  circulation 
had  the  character  of  the  correspond- 
ence been  suggested.  It  has  undoubt- 
edly bean  put  In  circulation?  by  the 
Socialist  element  and  makes  bid  for 
Its  hearing  by  appealing  to  selfish  and 
narrow  sentiment  rather  than  reason. 
In  any  vent  It  Is  hoped  that  those 
who  received  it  will  recognise  it  In  Ita 
true  light. 

A  woman  subscriber  who  was 
among  those  to  receive  one  has  sent 
in  the  following  excellent  parody, 
which  will  be  recognised  by  every 
reasoning  mother  of  a  soldier  as 
making  the  nobler  appeal: 


▼ote 

Why  Is  your  face  so  white,  mother?  ,- 
Why  do  yon  choke  for  breath? 
O,  I  have  dreamt  In  the  night,  my  son. 
That  I  doomed  "My  Man"  to  death. 

Why  do  you  hide  your  hand,  mother? 
And  crouch  above  it  In  dread? 
It  beareth  a  dreadful  brand,  my  son; 
With' "your  father's  Mood"  'tis  red. 

I  saw  his  dead  form  In  the  night, 
His  dear  face  smeared  with  mud 
And  always  within  my  sight,  O,  Oodl 
Is  the  look  that  froze  my  blood. 


The  sad,  cold  look  he  cast  on  me,    J 
As  if  be  would  have  said:. 
"By  your  vote  you  saved  a  slacker's 
■  life,  -      -  * 

But  you  murdered  me  Instead" 

They  told  me  cruel  Ilea  my  son; 
They  aald  there  were  men  to  spare;    • 
They  played  with  my  woman's  weak- 
ness; 
To  have  him  home  was  my  prayer. 


■THE  "RED  ARROW  STORE"! 


Practically  Every  Person  Has  Decided  to 
Give  Useful  and  Sensible  Presents 

TO  THE  MEN  FOLKS 

Here  is  a  list  of  Practical  Gifts  that  every  man  needs 
and  will  wear— just  such  goods  as  he  would  select  himself. 
Read  the  list:     - 


See  Our  Range  of 

Handsome  Neckwear 

For  Christmas  Gi 


Every  Man  likes  a  Pair  o 
Nice  Gloves 

Tan   ana  Grey  Macao,  wool  lined, 
St. 75,  #3.00  and *a.M 

Tea  Case,  wool. lined,  plain  snap  or 
•       strap     fasteners,.    ia.So,     la.TS 

thnajgd    Tea     Capo*     Dent's     and 
H.TL  K.     makes,     #2.00,     #2.25 


UnHnedtiDd  Silk  Lined  Tan  and 
Grey  Mocha  and  Suede,  #2.00, 
ia.So  and  ...... 


Waal 

or 


#1.0* 
•iJtv 


Large  flowing  end  shapes  In  entire- 
ly new  weaves  and  colorings. 
Prices  range  from  35c  to  #2.00, 
with  a  beautiful  range  at  75c 
»"d  - ..^.. .  .S1.00 

Men  a  Scaurs 

Knitted  Fibre  Silk,  also  plain  woven 
silk,  75c,  #t.00  to #3.00 

•9ty  tea 

The  kind  he  likes;  all  good  web. 

tyngs,  50c  %nd 7Se 

Best  SUk  Webbing* fi^if 

sleet 

Hata,  $5.00 

A  fine  assortment  of  the  new  shapes 
in  plain  Mack  or  new  popular 
colors. 


$1.00  Ip  $2.50 


new  shapes,  in  the  popular 
fancy  weaves.  Care- 
Attractrvaty  " 


Many  sew  shapes, 
checks  and  fancy 
tally  made 


Men's  Initialed  Linen 
Handkerchiefs 


Irish  Uaea,  new  initials— 

3  In  neat  box $1.00. 

Initialed  Linen  Handkerchief*,   each 

Irish  Urn  HasaWchlift,  6  in  nice 

. . .35c 

Khaki  Hiiiflhawihfi,  *  for. 

. . .25c 

Men's  Sweater  Coats 

Made  by  Vancouver  Knitting  Co.; 
all  seams  reinforced;  scientifically 
knitted  to  fit  the  figure  #6.oo, 
#6.50   and SS.50 

Oar  Soecial  $  waster  at  SS.OO.  and 
S6.SO— just  about  the  price  of 
the  wool  alone,  in  all  good  colors. 

■ 


With  SUk  Fronts  and  Cuffs,  #t.5o, 
ft. 75  and SS.0S 

Arrow  and  Tenia  IhlrSt,  soft  or 
stiff  cuffs,  nice  neat  stripe  or  the 
popular  broad  stripes,  #1.25 
to 


Mercerised     PopJta . 

#2.00,  #2.25,  #2)50  satd.. 


fc.  J.  N.  HARVEY,  LTD. 

D!  Ysiffs  Street 


Look  for  ttm 
R+d  Arrow  Sign 

iootiof.  Went,  Vmascotav* 


■sahK  MnV 


I  needed  toe  Ues*etf  the  slacker. 
And  voted  as  tbey'badc. 

I  put  into  that  box  of  dooot. 
The  vote  that  murdered  my  own. 
And  kept  the  slacker  at  borne; 
O.  Oodl  bad  I  only  known! 

Ob,  my  eon!     My  Utile  sob! 
Pray  God  to  punjsh  the  wiiole 
Craven  crew  who  would  f salve  .their 

BUllt 
In  the  wreck1  of  a  woman's  souL 


Oscar  Street, 


BBATJRJCB  WATTS. 


TELLS  WHY  URALS 
LEFTTHHR  LEADER 

Mr,  F,  A.  Pauline,  M.P.P.,  Says 
Opposing  Conscription  Cost 
Laurier  Support  of  Great 
Men  of  Party. 


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■  U  '-■'  V 


At  the  meeting  held  last  night  in 
St.  Mark's  RaiL  Boleskine  Boad.  the 
speakers  were  frequently  interrupted 
by  applause  and  hand  clappings,  the 
large  number  of  voters  who  had  braved 
the  storm  in  order  to  attend  the  final 
rally  la  the  interests  of  Mr.  J*C.  Mc- 
intosh being  well  satisfied  with  strong 
and  logical  addresses  by  Messrs.  B.  W. 
Perry  and  F.  A.  Pauline.  M.P.P.. 
although  the  announcement  by  Chair- 
man F.  H.  Bosker  that  Mr.  Mcintosh 
had  been  called  to  Nanaimo  brought 
expressions  of  regret. 

"After  following  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurier 
for  many  years  I  have  reluctantly 
been  compelled  to  take  another  course 
from  that  which  he  baa  chosen," 
said  Mr.  F.  A.  Pauline.  M.P.P..  "I 
am  not  alone  in  this,  tbe  most  prom- 
inent Liberals  in  the  country  have 
decided  to  support  the  Union  Govern- 
ment. Such  men  as  Fielding,  Carvell, 
Bowell,  and  a  host  of  other  leaders 
of  the  party,  have  thrown  over  party 
for  country  and,  what  puzzles  me  Is, 
if  by  any  chance  Sir  Wilfrid  should  be 
returned,  where  will  he  get  men  of  the 
calibre  necessary  for  the  formation  of  a 
cabinet? 

Why  have  these  men  taken  the  action 
they  have?  For  one  reason,  and  one 
reason  only,  it  was  for  love  of  their 
native  land,  and  for  tbe  honor  of  the 
land  they  love  they  are  unable  to  see 
those  men  in  the  fighting  line,  those 
men  who  were  willing  to  give  all, 
and  who.  In  many  cases,  have  been 
called,  upon  to  make  the  .final  sacri- 
fice, I  say  these  leading  Liberals  wish 
that  the  last  man  and  dollar  which 
Canada  possesses  shall  be  used  if 
necessary  to  support  our  fighting  men. 
until  the  day  that  the  war  Is  brought 
to  a  successful  conclusion  and  Canada 
stands  in  a  place  of  honor  among  the 
nations.  That  love  of  country  Is 
what  made  them  leave  the  leader 
they  have  followed  for  so  many  years, 
and  that  is  also  my  reason. 

"  Put  together  all  the  wars  which 
have  taken  place  ajnee  the  time  of 
William  the  Conqueror,  and  they  do 
not  amount  to  what  this  vast  struggle 
means,  and  yet  Sir  Wilfrid  says  this 
war  must  be  fought  on  a  voluntary 
basis.  Surely  It  does  not  come  wetl 
from  the  lips  of  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurier. 
when  of  his  countrymen  only  10,000 
have  volunteered  to  defend  their 
country,  as  compared  to  over  400.- 
000  who  have  gone  from  tbe  rest  of 
the  country.  To  .  have  entitled  Sir 
Wilfrid  to  make  that  statement  180,- 
000  or  the  men  of  his  part  of  the  country 
should  have  donned  the  uniform, 
shouldered  musket  and  gone  to  France, 
and  had  they  done  so  there  would 
have  been  no  conscription  issue  today. 
If  Sir  Wilfrid  thinks  he  can  get  the 
men  under  the  voluntary  system, 
why  has  he.  being  a  patriotic  Canadian, 
failed  to  do  that  work  for  his  country 
before  this?  His  tongue  was  silent. 
his  pen  was  idle,  this  at  a  time  when 
he  could  have  done  the  greatest  ser- 
vice to  his  country  which  opportunity 
ever  gave  him. 

I  grieve  that  I  have  seen  him  come 
down  to  this  position  of  leaving  his 
country  in  her  distress.  Sir  Wilfrid 
says,  'Let  our  motto  be  fortitude  in 
distress,'  does  he  mean  that  we  should 
submit  to  horrors  like  the  murder  of 
Oapt.  Fryatt  and  Nurse  Cavell,  tbe 
sinking  of  the  "Lusltania,"  the  en- 
slaving of  whole  peoples  and  the 
slaughter  of  prisoners?'  If  that  is 
what  he  means.  I  say  let  na  leave 
Liberalism  such  as  that,  and  take 
up  the  banner  of  tbe  fight  and  carry 
It  to  victory  and  tbe  freedom  of  tbe 
world." 

,     Would  Betray* Men 

Mr.  B.  W.  Perry  drew  a  verbal 
picture  of  the  troops  departing  at 
Intervals  during  the  past  three  years 
to  the  cheers  of  relatives  and  the  play- 
ing of  bands,  stating  that  he  felt  sure 
that  at  the  time  those  men  left  none  of 
those  who  saw  them  go  had  any  other 
idea  than  that  the  men  would  be  sup- 
ported to  the  utmost  by  a  grateful 
country.  He  then  said  that  the  action 
of  the  opposition  waa  tantamount  to 
urging  that  those  men  be  betrayed, 
after  tbe  sacrifices  which  they  had  made. 
He  asserted  that  the  only  thing  to  be 
done  at  this  time  was  for  the  people 
to  sink  political  opinions,  get  together 
and  win  the  war,  no  matter  what  tbe 
cost  might  be.  He  pointed  out  that 
It  was  common  knowledge  that  the 
Germans  were  gathering  together  tre- 
mendous forces  from  their  Russian 
border  with  the  object  of  smashing  a 
way  through  our  men,  and  It  was  at 
this  time,  with  that  peril  facing  them, 
that  Star  Wilfrid  Laurier  asked  the 
people  of  Canada  to  desert  the  men  in 
the  trenches  in  the  hour  of  their 
trial. 

Much  applause  greeted  his  state- 
ment that  the  joint  work  of  Con- 
servatives and  Liberals  in  Victoria 
was  going  to  elect  Dr.  Tolmle  by  one 
of  the  biggest  majorities  In  Canada. 
He  paid  a  tribute  to  Mr.  Mcintosh,  and 
stated  that  be  had  bees  Informed  by 
some  Socialists  In)  Nanaimo  that  the 
Union  candidate,  by  has  speeches  and 
actions,  had  made  so  favorable  an 
impression  In  that  city  that  hardly 
a  corporal's  guard  would  be  found 
voting  against  him  there.  Personally 
he  doubted  how  any  maa  with  British 
blood  In  his  veins  could  refuse  to  send 
help  to  the  men  in  the  trei 
vote  aandawt  the  Union  Gov 
withholding 


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FLETCHER  BROS. 

Western  Canada*.   Unset  Mask   Hon.* 

1221  GOVERNMENT  ST.  and  607  VIEW  ST. 

I      la  the  New  Speaeer  Bid,.  Also  at  Vancouver 

6PEN  EVENINGS 


OPEN  EVENINGS 


:-n»*.  ,-Vs. 


SANDS 

rUMtRALPURIIISWIN  aura 

ISI2  9UAPRA  ST.  VICTOR! A.SC 

PMO/1E3306- 


Speafcuaf  to  the  sedlee  ta  test  i 
he  said.  "I  want  to  a* 
yon.    sosaatalani    waica 

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tins  ao  waa. 


away,  but  there  la  only  one  day  on 
which  you  have  a  chance  to  do  some- 
thing of  vital  value  to  the  men  in  the 
fighting  line,  and  that  day  ia  Mon- 
day next,  when  Canada  deckles  whether 
her  brave  manhood  shall  die  in  the  mud 
of  France,  vainly  calling  for  assis- 
tance, or  whether  legions  of  warriors 
shall  step  Into  their  places  and  carry 
the  flag  of  Liberty  and  Freedom  to 
victory." 

OBITUARY  NOTICES 


The  funeral  of  Mrs.  Gertrude  Bourne, 
the  wife  of  Mr.  H.  F.  Bourne,  will  take 
place  this  afternoon  at  S:J0  o'clock, 
from  the  B.  C.  Funeral  Cbapel.  Rer. 
Mr.  Kalarht  will  officiate  at  the  esrvlos 
and  Interment  will  be  In  Ross  Bay 
Cemetery. 

The  funeral  of  the  late  Herman  Men* 
drick  Fennle.  was  held  yesterday  after- 
noon at  the  Holy  Trinity  Chnreh,  North 
Baanien.  Rev.  Mr.  DesBarres  conducted 
the  service,  which  was  attended  by  ,a 
lafge  number  of  friends  of  the  deceased.. 
The  pallbearers  were  Messrs.  M. 
Mrgoch.  J.  Janet.  J.  Johnson.  P.  Peter* 
•on.  C.  Johnson,  and  O.  Peterson.  There 
was  an  abundance  of  floral  tribute*. 

The  funeral  of  the  late  Robert  Henry 
Kaeenhaw,  who  died  on  Thursday  at  his 
home.   1©4»   KuUeJ   Street.   wUl 
tomorrow  afternoon  at  »:*•  OWocm.  at 
the  B.  C.  Funeral  Chapel. 

The  death  ootUrrod  on  the  ISth  Inst, 
at  Toad  Inlet,  of  Frederick,  yuuaasat 
sea    of   Mr.  'Sad    Mrs. 

a*    yearn.     The  funeral  wm   he 

17.  at   J:*t 


A  Kodak  or 
Brownie  Camera 

would  be  an  acceptable  Christ- 
inas Gift .  to  anyone  at  Bl.TS 
and  up. 

We  bare  a  large  variety  to 
choose  from,  also  Photo  Al- 
bums in  a  large  variety. 

At  the  Gift  Shop 
J.S0MMER4S0N&W. 

.  101a  Gov't.  St.     Phone 

1      11       sanaaaaaanaVaanana 

€aV 

Ye  Olde  English" 

Muffins  and, 
,    Crumpets 

Nice  and  Fresh  at 

The  Tea  Kettle 

MI88  M.  WOOLDRIDOE 


C  1st 

borne  Men 


wear  clothes  that  they 
choose  themselves ;  others 
wear  cloth  ft  that  the 
shrewd  executive  of  some 
clothing  factory  hat 
chosen  for  them. 

That  is  the  great  differ- 
ence between  tailored 
clothes  and  ready-to-war 
garments.  The  ci 
mat  are  created  exprei 
for  ytm  will  gWasffj 
lion-— always.  The 
wiH  fk 
wear 

A    trial    wil 
yon  that  we 


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ISTMAS 
CLAY'S! 


wsjwaaj 


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Oar  Superior  Service*  Full  Stocks 
and  Low  Prices  Will  Be  of  Valu- 
a&te  Assistance  in  Making  Your 
Christmas  Selections^- — 

It's  the  last  week  before  Christmas,  and  all  through  our 
store — everybody's  astir,  ready  to  be  oiservice  to  you  in  se- 
lections you  still  have  to  make.  Assortments  are  fresh  and 
full.  There  need  be  no  last-minute  air  to  your  gift— if  you 
choose  it  here.  • 

A  new  Coat,  a  new  Suit,  a, nice  Dress,  a  Sweater  Set,  a 
Blouse,  to  freshen  up  a  Winter  wardrobe.  What  you  or 
your  lady  friend  needs — all  at  very.attractive  prices. 

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Silk  and  Wool  Sweater  Sets 


What  could  be  more  appropriate  than  a  Silk  or 
Wool  Sweater  Set?     Everybody  wears  theor-*every- 
"  body  likes  them—our  stock  of  these  garments  is  the 
largest  in  the  city,  and  prices  the  lowest. 

Silk  Sweaters— The  very  best  of  their  land;  trimmed 
with  fur;  large  collars;  all  the  new  shades.     Regu- 

"  '  aBasenl    A     bObs" 

lar  $22.50  values  tor  .... .  .e5l4.85 

Wool  or  Silk  Caps— All  colors,  shades  and  stripes. 
Regular  $1.50  values  for 85** 

Wool  Sweaters— ^Guaranteed  to  be  all-wool  and  pure 
wool,  plain 'or  stripes  J  the  very  latest  styles,  with 
large  collars,  some  with  brushed  wool  collars,  cuffs, 
and  at  bottom.    Regular  values  to  $12.50  for  $7.85 

All  Children'.  Sweaters  One-Third  OS. 


Scarf  and  Cap  Sets 


These  also  make  nice  gifts,  and 'they  are  nicely  packed  in  neat  boxes  all  ready  for 
sending: 

Wool  Scarf  and  Cap  Sets,  all  colors,  at         Silk  and  Wool  Scarf  and  Cap  Seta,  all 
$4.25,  $3.25  and f  3.50  colors,  in  plain  or  stripe,  at  ....  $4.85 

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Large  assortment  of  new  Silk  and  Serge  Dresses  and  Silk  Skirts — showing 
many  advance  styles. v  Any  one  of  these  garments  would  be  appreciated  by 
women  of  discriminating  taste  in  dress. 


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Dainty  New 
for  Christmas 


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Christmas  shoppers  will  find  an 
excellent  range  of  Silk  Blouses  in  all 
the  popular  weaves  and  fabrics,  in- 
cluding many  novel  styles  which 
make  them  exceptionally  appropriate 
for  gift  purposes.  All  marked  at 
moderate  prices. 


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Women's  Coats  at  $10.85  Up 
Women's  Suits  at  $14.85  Up 


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CABARET  SHOW 


Many  Dance  at  Enjoyable  Af- 
fair Given  Last  Evening  by 
Navy  League  Chapter— At- 
tractive Programme  Given. 


DOES  MUCH  GOOD 


Col.  House  Speaks  of  What 
Was  Accompjished  at  Paris 
—Premier  Uoyd  George 
Comments  on  Success. 


JIIWIOR«.DM.U.-"1|fc«    the    Amsri- 

la  the 


inter- AJIIed  war  eoafereae««  la  Parts  has 
Man  ismisafiiUs  ana  aatiataotorttir  Sana." 
wu  the  m«M|<  brought  to  the  American 
people  by  Col.  B.  M.  Houm.  head  of  the 
mission,  who  returned  to  tha  United  State* 
today  with  four  ef  bla  colleague* 

"la  Bna-laad  and  rrasoe  tha  iBflsesee 
ot  tha  United  State,  la  paramount,"  aald 
Cat  Hoaee.  "la  both  nsanirlSB  tha  mereie 
la  splendid— the  beat  X  hare  observed  la 
any  ot  my  three  trtpe  abroad  ataea  the  be- 
rtnning   of   tha  war." 

I  "Tou  maaa  tha  morale  of  tha  fighting 
forcee?"    Col.    Houee   waa  aahed. 

"No.   I  maaa   tha  morale  ef   tha  m«a   la 
uniform    and    tha   people   aa   a    whole."    ha 
replied.    'Their  determination  to  win  with- 
out thought  of  tha  coat  la  admirable." 

Through  tha  elimination  at  speech- 
making  and  entertainment,  bath  af  a  pub- 
lic and  private  nature.  Colonel  House  aald. 
tha  Inter-Allled  war  conference  accom- 
plished IU  fall  purpeeee  at  three  alttlnga. 
At  their  termination,  ha  aald.  tha  supreme 
war  council,  aa  outgrowth  a*  theaa  de- 
liberations, completed  Ita  work  a  in  four 
weeks'  time— two  weeks  being  spent  In 
London   and    two   weeks   la   Parte. 

Tha  Prim*  Ministers  of  Oreat  Britain, 
Prance  and  Italy,  and  Colonel  House,  to- 
rathar  with  their  military  aides,  war*  tha 
only  onea  participating  In  the  aupreme 
war  council.  The  Others  who  bad  taken 
part  la  tha  first  conference  were  aeetgeea 
to  membership  on  various  committees,  and 
thus  every  one  bad  a  epeclnc  taak  to  ac- 
aompltsh.  Theae  committees  dealt  With 
food  embargo,  finance  and  other  subjects 

•Tha  council  brought  things  to  a  focus- 
up  to  that  time  there  waa  no  co-ordina- 
tion until  things  ware  not  going  oh  vary 
well."  said  the  Colonel.  "Ivory  one  worked 
wall,    hard    and    cordially." 

In  reply  to  questions  aa  to  watt  tha 
council  decided  to  do  with  reference  to 
various  military  mature.  Col.  Hoeee  aald 
the  deliberations  were  concerted  primarily 
With    tha    economic    situation. 


and 


British    Premier'.    Com. 

LONDON.  Dec  15.— When  a  correspon- 
dent of  the  Aeaoclated  Preae  called  oa 
Premier  Lloyd  George  with  tb*  news  of 
the  arrival  la  America  of  tha  Houee  mis- 
sion, the  Premier  authorised  the  following 
statement: 

"I  am  very  clad  to  iters  of  the  return 
of  tha  srat  great  American  mission  to 
Burope.  t  say  Srat,  because  1  hope  It 
will  bo  tha  prelude  to  many  mora,  far  the 
experience  wa  have  gained  oa  this  ooosalan 
hag  brought  homo  to  me  even  mora 
strongly  than  before  the  paramount  im- 
portance of  even  closer  aad  more  constant 
association  between  the  United  Stat...  the 
free  democracies  of  Europe  and  the  na- 
tions of  the  British  Commonwealth,  sot 
only  In'  the  prosecution  of  tha  war,  hut  In 
future   Jntere.t  la   tha   world's  affaire. 

•The  mteaton  which  hag  thus  gucceia- 
fully  terminated  Ita  labors  was.  so  faff  as 
Wa  are  concerned,  an  unqualified  aucoass.- 
It  did  not  receive  a  great  deal  ef  adver- 
tleement  at  the  time,  because  Col.  Houee 
was  right  in  insisting  that  It  was  to  be. 
first  and  last.  *  business  affair,  hut  tha 
fruits  of  Its  labors  .Wilt  .  bq  sees  In  all 
OBIS  to  com*.  It  aot  only  enabled  the 
United  States  aad  tha.  Allies  to  co-ordinate 
their  preparations  sa  as  to  produce  tha 
maximum  military  effort  In  tao  shortest 
space  Of  time  against  the  common  enemy, 
It  brought  freah  minds  and  a  now  perspective 
to  bear  upon  tha  problems  of  the  Allies.  Its 
work  culminated  fa  the  first  meeting  of  the 
supreme  war  council  at  VereeJDaa,  the  out- 
ward  aad  vialble  elgn  of  Sow  unity  aad 
BOW  vigor  la  tha  co-operation  of  tha  great 
democraclae  of  the  world  In  their  fight 
tor  the  triumph  of   the  Ideals  which  they/ 

represent.'' 

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SIGNALS  OF  1M0 

NOT  FROM  PLOT 

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Belief  of  Francis  Mackay,  Who 
Was  in  Charge  of  Mont 
Blanc— First  Officer's  Opin- 
ion Corroborates. 


Trefousse 
Gloves 


fur.  H«ur>:  •:»  ul  to  C  (un.  Maw  »:»>  pa. 


Trefousse 
Glows 


A v  Splendid  Showing  of  New  Dresses  fl/ 

Silk  and  Also 
Serge     y 

The  smartest  models  that  we 
have  presented  this  season,  em- 
bracing styles  that  will  find 
'popular  favor  with  those  who 
seek  the  latest. 

The  models  in  silk  are  attractive- 
ly embroidered  and  are  also  trim- 
med witfi  Georgette  crepe,  and 
show  the  new  draped  skirt. 

The  dresses  in  serge  are  trimmed 
with  silk  and  blad  embroidery, 
and  some  with  military  braid; 
wanted  colors,  in  all  sizes  from 
14  to  42. 

In  Silk  from  $25.00 

In  Serge  from  $19.50 


NATURAL  SHANTUNG  SILK 
KIMONAS  AT  jT«TS  • 

These   Kimonas  are  belted,  and 
bound    round    cuffs    and    down 


TAFFETA 
IN 

Presenting 


HAIR  RIBBONS 
COLORS 

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Important 

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two 
usual  prices. 

WLfiSSESZ     3H  inch"  weto-OpeM-laW 

per  yard. 

4#  inches  wide — Special,  UYit 
per  yard. 

We     strongly     recommend     the 
above  qualities. 


s*55^^*    Christmas 


front   with 

color.  The  models  are  elaborate- 
ly trimmed  with  hemstitching  and 
also  hand  embroidered  in  floral 
design.  All  sizes  for  women  are 
represented  in  the  new  Kimonas 
at  f  7.75  each. 


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Christmas  Silk  Hosiery 


Excellent  Assortment  Here 

Fibre  Silk  Hose  in  black,  white 

and  colors,  $1.00. 

Finer  Grade  in  black,  white  and 

colors,  $1.50. 

Fine   Silk    Hoae    in    black    and 

white,  f  1.75. 

Pure  Silk  Hose,  black,  white  and 

colors,  f  2.25. 

Italian    Silk    Hose,  black,  white 

and  colors,  92,50. 

Pure    Sflk   Hoae    in    black    and 

white,  f  2.75. 

Pure    Silk    Hose    in    black    and 

white,  $3.50. 

Rich  Silk  Heavy  Grade  Hose,  in 

black  only,  $4.50. 

Novelty  Silk  Hose 

Shown  in  various  styles,  includ- 
ing- stripes,  ring  effects  and  plaids, 
and  with  embroidered  fronts;  in     Sizes  4>£  to  bl/2,  85^. 


black,  white  and  leading  colors, 
95*,  fl.35,  9175,  9185, 
92.25  and  92.50. 

Children's  Silk  Hose  and 
Socks 

Silk  Lisle   Socks   in   white,  pink 

and  sky.    Sizes  A]/2  to  0)4,  65s?. 

Silk  Socks  in  white,  pink  and  sky. 

Sizes  aV»  to  6#.  BSdf. 

Silk    Stockings,    in   white    only.     Special,  91*85  a  pr. 


Glove 
Values 

a-Dome  White  Kid 
Gloves,    soft    skins 

and  round  seam;  all 
sizes  for  women. 
Special,  f  1.00  a  pr. 

i 
avDome  French  Kid 
Gloves,  in  black 

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white  and  wanted 
colors;  in  sizes  for 
women.  Special 
92.00  a  pair, 

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Women's  a -Dome 
Suede  Gloves,  in 
heavy  quality,  in  Un 
or  black.    All  sires. 


PURE  8ILK  CREPE  DE 
|     _     CHINE,  91.25 

Worth  $1.75  per  Yard 

.This  fabric  comes  in  a  beautiful 
range  of  colors.  Special,  91*25 
per  yard. 


UMBRELLAS  MAKE 
USEFUL  GIFTS 
A  large  and  select  assort- 
ment to  choose  from  at 
83.00,  93.50,  94.00, 
95.0O,  96.50  and  99.50. 
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Women's  i-Dome 
Cape  Gloves,  with 
prix  seams,  In  splen- 
did quality  for  street 
wear.  All  sizes.  Spe- 
cial, 91*75  a  pair. 


HER  PRESEN' 

A  blouas  from  this'  stars,  of  a* 


eleetve 


this  star 
will   bo 


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with    genuine    pleasure,      if    ye 
stater,   she  can   4s   the  ehoeeln 


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'crepe  do  china  baa  us  as  aro  ailugi 
At  $640  and  Meg*. 


Mors  than 

4s0  aeraoas 

attended    the 

iharet     given    by     ths   Nasr     Laa»u« 

bftsrv  I.OJXaV.  In  tho  1 

hsursas  Hotel 

■avanlnc 

The  haUvot 

Mi  sraa  effac- 

o^nernrstiil   for   tho 

oeeasloti   aad 

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charming 

Stasia     Along; 

ll^fct-AH-  woro  trftins,  ssar- 
^■trs  of  ths  floor  free  for  tho 

sjbi  for  the  artiste  uk- 

ng   parc^BK 
rhloh  preW 
«  the  oatot^ 

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procramaaa. 
aettvs  feature 

AaSstsf  the 
rntbal     Saw 

Slaa    ~> 

SBBaaaBBl 

re  aa  ssisaMa 

■iaa    IMUBS     V  fMBgS 

las  oela  by  Mr.    »7^   " 
worn  oMlsato  by  ifl 

ttla.  a  whist- 
sa  with  oaea- 
hssjaad  ate*- 

In  aa  air  from  the  opera  "Oelaha, 
Mrs.  Harry  Brtggm  aang  ths  solo  part 
Of  "Rule  Britannia,"  aaalated  by  a 
chorua  Miss  Lillian  Haggerty  '  and 
Cpl.  Marls  Halo  rendered  "Tht  flunahlns 
of  Tour  BmUe."  aad  Mrs.  U  R.  McCon- 
aaa  and  Mlaa  Mamie  Fresor  contributed* 
ft  catchy  little  aong  that  prosed  a  gen- 
eral favorite.  Mrs.  A.  X  Gibson  played 
the  piano  accompaniments  for  ths  solo- 
lata  aad  the  dancers  enjoyed  the  pro- 
gramma  of  mualcal  number e  provided 
by  Profoasor  Lou  Turner's  orchestra. 

The  affair  was  given  under  ths  pat- 
reaaae  of  Vlcs-Admlral  Story  aad  Mrs. 
Story  aad  of  Major-General  R.  O.  R. 
Leeaia.  C.M.O^  aad  the  proosaas  will  he 
d ■sated  to  tho  patrlotie  work  of  tho 
chapter. 


Maris 


tlful 


cxccUrnt 


Mrs.  Roy  Harris  (boo  Miss  Ethel 
Rivers)  Is  siskins;  In  this  city,  the 
■nost  of  bar  mother.  Mrs,  W.  Risers, 
li»7  Pandora  Avenue. 

Mrs.  John  Ollpbant  of  Edmonton, 
has  arrived  In  the  dty  to  visit  her 
parents.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  Piercy.  of 
411  linden  Avenue. 

The  Kins' s  Daughters  are  arransing 
a  Chrlatmas  entartatnenent  far  chit* 
foe  Friday.  Daosiaber  -n.  Tibs 
will  take  the  form  of  a  party 
and  many  popular  features 
provided  far  tno«r 

and  Jwav 
ptam  siidshsg     from     which 
they  sria  psm  set  phanta.    flasnna  and 
win  also  bo  oajoyed     and     a 
will     be     osrvsd.     Tho   party 
isall  bo  haid  betwOsn  tho  boars  of  I 
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HALIFAX,  DSC  ll.—The  elrnals  given 
by  tha  ateamer  In*  Just  before  eh* 
crashed  late  tha  Prsash  msaltioas  steamer 
Moat  Blanc,  causing  aa  ezploaion  whloh 
wrecked  the  northern  section  of  this  alty, 
wars  ast  given  by  Pilot  Hayea.  la  charge 
of  the  Belgian  relief  ship,  according  to 
the  arm  belief  Of  Francis  Mackay,  pilot 
on  the  Most  Blanc,  expressed  In  Ms  tea- 
tlmoay   at   tho    Government    Inquiry   today. 

Hayea.  who  waa  billed  la  the  explosion, 
waa  a  careful  and  esaerleaoed  pilot.  Mae. 
kay  aald.  aad  ceuis  not  have  gtvee  tha 
orders.  Which  Macbay  elalmeS  sent  ths 
Into    craablng   Into   ths   ataslUsss   vessel. 

Describing  the  signal,  that  sssssd  **- 
twaea  the  twa  ateaatora,  Mackay  aald  bla 
object  waa  to  get  bath  emft  into  parallel 
peae.  Suddealy,  ha  UetlAed.  tha  Into  bU/4 
C«s  blssta,  when  abe  ssehted  to  be  mov- 
ing ta  atarboerd.  Five  ososada  later,  be 
aald  he  saw  bar  threw  a  wake  front  the 
atarboerd  quarter  af  the  propeller,  aad  she 
swung-  quickly  ta  starboard  lata  tho  aesrao 
of  tie  Meat  Blene.  Am  tha  Imo  waa 
traveling  at  a  seed  apeod.  there  was  no 
altoraatlsa.  Maafcar  tasttaad.  bat  for  the 
Meat  Suae  to  go  fall  eased  asters,  aad 
he  as  ordered.  Bat  the  order  waa  tee 
late. 

Joan  Baptlete  Olochln.  Srat  office*  of  the 
Moat  Biaao.  gssUSld  today  that  ths  sat* 
naia  gives  by  the  relief  ship  jsst  bessrs 
the  tillbSea  ware  oestrary  to  the  'Olss  of 
aavlsaUaa. 

Teetifyiag  that  the  atsslUsaa  ship-  had 
fallowed  the  rsJas  through  the  whole 
happaaiar.  ba  said  he  was  aar»r|aed  at 
the  algnaia  given  by  the  late  while  the 
esosts  srere  heedtag  toward 
ta  tao  asrrswa  of  aaoafai 


DELAYS  SURRENDER 
TO  SECURE  LAUNDRY 

WITH    THR    AMRRICAN    ARMY 

14— (sty   tho   Aev 
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Specially  Good  Values  in  Boxed  Christmas  Trefouaae  French 

J  "  [       Kid  Gloves,  in  pique 

Handkerchiefs 


sewn  style  with  fine 
needle  points;  in 
black,  white  and 
colors,  at  fS.35  a 
pair. 


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FOR  CHILDREN 

Mull,  with  pirrfc,  blue  or  mauve 
borders,  3  in  box  for  9Se>. 

Silk,  with  colored  designs,  3  in 
box,  csBd), 

Muslin,    with   embroidered   cor- 
ners, a  in  box,  25*>. 
And  other  attractive  designs,  a 
for  354*,  a  for  40f ,  a  for  5«id>. 


Phone  1876 
First  Floor,  1877 


Excellent  Assortment 
FOR  WOMEN 

White  Lawn,  with  colored  bor 
tier,  3  in  box,  26^. 

White  Mull,  with  white  embroid 
ered  comers,  a  in  box,  3©s*. 

White  Lawn,  colored  rolled  edge,  Quality  Kid  Gloves, 
with  colorejembroidered corners,  |rj  pique  ^^  with 
3  in  Dox,  oof.  , 

White  Lawn,  hemstitched  with 
white  embroidered  corners,  3  in 
box,  60s*. 

Fine  White  Lawn,  with  white  or 
colored  embroidered  corners  and 
colored  rolled  edge,  3  in  box,  65e* 

In  Linen  Lawn,  a  in  box,  G5e>. 

In  Mercerised  Lawn,  3  in  box 
65dP. 


Trefousse  Very  Fine 

ality  1 

pique 
3  cord  heavy  points ; 
black,  white  and  col- 
ors, at  fS.60  a  pair. 


When  in  dovjbt  «  to 
*iu,  color  or  ttyU,  giee 
a  Giape  Order  which  w 


Sayward  Building 
J3H  Poujflas  Street 


THE  ONLY  MAN  IN  TOWN 


who  can  make  Men's  and  Women's 
Suit,  to  order— make  them  satisfac- 
torily—make them  from  British 
goods,  this  Winter's  stock,  for 


$20 


Charlie  Hope  ~ 


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Just  Received 


etc. 
for   holiday 
flSJO 


Lot  of  e>s%  Drsnaaa.  to 

■pa,  fawn,  navy, 
HeekmUy  priced 
trado  at   fttJS/ 

.... ......  B3S  #  «SfW 

Corns,  aw  frowr.^Jasa-S 
21    Per    Cewt   Off    sHaiTCsW 

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If  you  are  unable  to  come  in  and  shop,  drop  us  a  line,  and  we  will  look  after 
your  orders.  All  lines  mentioned  in  this  advertisement  are  exactly  as  repre- 
sented; every  article  in  die  store  is  reduced  and  we  offer  you  only  the 

best  quality 


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Many  Lines  of  Men's  Clothing  Will  Be 

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30  Men'*  Suite  to  Be  Cleared  <£  1  r\  r\f\ 

at  .........* %J/  X  V/aV/vy 


Thirty  Men'»  Suits,  in  good  staple  patterns,  two  and  three 
1  button  stylet;  good  linings  and  nicely  finished.     Regu- 
larly sold  at  $15.00,  $17.50  and  $20.00.  Sale  price,  f  lO.Ofo 


Men's  Overcoats.  (t  1  ^   ^C? 

While  They  Last  ...:.........  aj)l  O. /J 

Here  is  a  chance  to  buy  a  good  Winter  Overcoat  for  little 
money.  We  have  only  tea  of  these  tweed  coats ;  good 
patterns  and  good,  styles.  Worth  $20.00.  Sale  price 
18   i 813.  T5 


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40  Men's  Suite,  Worth  Up  to 

♦«o»    oaie  a  nee  .*•••..•..... 

In  this  lot  we  have  forty  Men's  Sujts.  They  are. made  of 
excellent  cloths  and  good  weights.  Will  always  keep 
their  shape.     Regular  price,  $25.00.     Sale  price,  1 16.75 


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Great  Values  in  Men's  Coate 

at ; 


$17.50 


Nineteen  only,  Men's  Overcoats,  in  46  inches  to  54  inches 
in  length.  Storm  collars  and  good  weights.  Made  of 
plain  and  fancy  cloths.  Worth  up  to  $25.00.  Sale 
price   r..... 817.50 


$19.95 


SO  Men's  Suite,  Worth  Up  to . 

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Fifty  Men's  Suits,  made  of  English  worsteds'  and  Scotch 
tweeds,  hand-tailored,  nice  neat  patterns;  all  styles; 
finished  to  your  order  with  no  extra  charge.  Regular 
price,  $30.00.     Sale  price 819.95 


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We  have  a  splendid  stoclt  of  Men's  Medium- Weight 
Overcoats  in  tweeds  and  Cravenette  cloths,  just  the 
weight  for  walking.  Values  Up  to  $27.50.  Sale 
P"" *19.50 


WT 


$29.50 


$40.00,  $42.50  Will  Be  Sold 

Seventy-Two  Men's-Suits,  in  the  best  tweeds  and  worsteds 
we  can  buy.  Many  different  styles.  Made  in  regulars, 
tall,  slender,  stouts;  also  pinch-backs  and  belters.  This 
includes  the  best  suits  in  the  store.  Regular  price,  $40.00 
and  $42.50.     Sale  price .829.50 


$8  7^ 

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$12.50 

Sale  Price 

Men's  Raincoats,  made  in  England  by  the  firm  of  Currie% 
who  are  known  all  over  the  world  as  makers  of  the  best 
coats  procurable.  Regular  price,  $12.50  Sale  price 
»   •••• t « ....86.75 


Napy  Blue  Serfs  Suite 
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.$22.75 


We  have  a  limited  number  of  Men's  Navy  Blue  Serge  and 
Cheviot  Suits  in  two  and  three-button  styles;  also 
belters.  The  cloths  are  of  good  weight  and  fast  colors. 
They  are  worth  $30.00.     Sale  price 822.75 


$1.35 


100  Pairs  of  Boys'  Pants  to 
dear  at ..." 

We  have  one  hundred  pairs  of  Boys*  Pants,  made  of  tweeds 
and  worsteds,  finished  with  the  famous  governor  fas- 
tener. Regularly  sold  at  $2.00,  $2.25.  and  $2.50.  Sale 
price,  pair  81.35 

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$1.00 


$2.00  Shirts  for  Men.    Sale 

Price 

Eighteen  Dozen  Men's  Shirts,  in  fancy  stripes  and  neat 
patterns.  Sizes  from  14  to  I7#.  All  this  season's  cloths. 
Values  up  to  $3.00.     Sale  price Sl.OO 


Heavy  Work  Shirts  for  Men 
at 


$1.85 


Eight  Dozen  Men's  Heavy  Wool  Shirts,  with  reversible 
collar;  also  heavy  tan  and  navy  drill.  Sizes  14J4  to 
r7J4.  Regular  prices,  $2.50  and  $3.00.  Sale  price, 
«*ch   •• 81.85 


50c  Cashmere  Hose. 
3  for 


Afl 


$1.00 


Seventeen  Dozen  Men's  Black,  Tan  and  Grey  Cashmere 
Hose;  all  sizes;  full  fashioned.  Bought  to  sell  at  50c. 
Wnile  they  last.  35c  a  pair,  or  3  pairs  for 81.00 


Heavy  Rib  Elastic  Knit  Underwear 
at 

Sixteen  Dozen  Men's  Underwear,  elastic  rib,  nicely  finished 
and  good  weight.  Regular  price,  $1.50.  Sale  price, 
only    91.00 


$2.50  and  $3.00  Caps.    Sab 
Pries  ..' 


$1.25 


Twenty-Five  Dozen  Men's  Caps,  made  by  our  best  manu 
facturers,  in  fancy  tweeds ;  beautifully  Kned  and  in  the 
newest  shapes.     Values  up  to  $2.50.     Sale  price,  81.25 


5  Dozen  Men's  Wool  Gloves  to  SeU  j£F- 

•tvPftir < OOC 

Five  Dozen  Men's  Scotch  Knit  Gloves,  all  sizes.  Just  the 
weight  for  motoring.  Regularly  sold  at  $1.00.  Sale 
price    35f 


Odd  Lines  in  Heavy  Underwear 
at 


$1.00 


Six  Dozen  Men's  Tiger  Brand  Underwear,  shirts  and' 
drawers,  elastic  rib.  If  bought  today  would  sell  at  $2  co 
per  garment.     Sale  price $1  OO 


25  Dozer.  Christmas  Neckwear  to  Be 
Sold  at 

Twenty-Five  Dozen  Mens  New  Christmas  Neckwear, 
made  of  the  best  silks  procurable  to  sell  at  75c  and  $1.00. 
Here  is  your  chance.     Sale  price SOf 


Richardson  &  Stephens 


Government  and  Yates 


FIT-RITE 


Government  and  Yates 


V.IM  TAKE  EASY 
WIN  FROM  MEDICOS 


Winning  Team  Used  Best  Tac- 
tics on  Ground  Like  Quag- 
mire—Four to  One  the  Final 
Score. 


The  V.I.A-A.  soccer  team  added  an- 
other win  to  their  credit  at  Royal 
Athletic  Park  yesterday  afternoon 
when  they  defeated  the  C.A.M.C.  by 
the  aeore  of  four  goals  to  nil.  The 
Same,  started  at  8:60  p.m.  la  a  tor- 
rential downpour  of  rain.  The 
■round  was  nothing-  but  a  quag-mire. 
the  ball  soon  became  waterlogged 
and,  consequently,  very  heavy,  so  that 
under  the  circumstances  correot  foot- 
ball waa  almost  out  of  the  question. 
The  Medicos  loot  the  toss  and  play- 
ed against  the  wind.  V.I.A. A.  had  the 
better  of  the  opening  exchanges  and 
Baker  early  made  an  attempt  to  open 
the  score,  but  waa  a  trifle  off  the 
mark,  stott  was  given  offside  Im- 
mediately afterwards  and  thus  an- 
other promising  attack  was  futile. 
Swan  very  deftly  robbed  Lomas  whsn 
the  latter  seemed  to  be  going  strong. 
After  a  short  spell  of  end-to-end  play. 
Alec  Daniels  advanced  from  the  cen- 
tre-half position  and  scored  the  open- 
lag  goal  for  the  V.l.A.A.  This  suc- 
cess came  after  seven  minutes'  play. 
The  C.A.M.C.  were  not  having  much 
of  a  look-in.  Lomu  pot  across  a 
great  centre,  from  which  Knight 
missed  an  open  goal.  The  pressure 
on  the  Medicos'  goal  ceased  when  Al- 
cock  handled  the  ball  and  the  ref- 
eree awarded  the  C.A.M.C.  a  free 
kick.  From  the  free  gick  the  C.  A. 
M.  C.  took  the  ball  down  and  Mc- 
K»y  was  going  nicely  when  Ferris 
robbed  him  of  a  fine  opportunity  to 
equalise.  Subsequently  McKay  hit 
the  post  with  a  great  shot.  The  same 
player  next  forced  a  corner  off  Brown, 
but  nothing  resulted.  Swan,  who  was 
playing  a  great  defensive  game  for 
the  Medicos,  placed  the  ball  over  the 
fence  surrounding  the  park.'  Follow- 
ing a  period  of  attack  by  the  Medicos. 
Lomas  raced,  away,,  and,  beating  all 
opposition,  scored  the  V.I.A.A.'s  sec- 
ond goal.  The  ball  had  scarcely  been 
kicked  off  from  centre  again,  when 
Knight,  receiving  a  perfect  pass  from 
Baker,  who  at  outside  right  was  play- 
ing a  fine  game,  added  a  third  goal 
for  the  civilian  team. 

.  V.I.A.A.  Tactics  Good 
Three  goals  lit  twenty  minutes  was 
somewhat  of  a  facer  for  the  military 
men;  but  the  V.l.A.A.  were  playing 
the  only  possible  game  under  the  con- 
ditions created  by  the  bad  weather, 
namely,  long  passing,  and  If  their  op- 
ponents had  followed  the  same  tactics 
they  would  have  been  more  successful 
In  their  efforts.  Lomu  shot  wide 
when  well  placed.  The  Medicos  were 
seldom  seen  to  advantage  after  the 
third  goal  had  been  scored  against 
them.  Lomu  had  a  goal  disallowed 
for  offside.  Alcock  missed  an  open 
goal,  and  this  performance  was  re- 
peated by  Lomas  Immediately  after- 
wards. When  the  Medicos  did  at 
length  break  away.  Draper  spoiled  a 
chance  of  scoring  by  handling'  the 
ball  in  front  of  goal.  Half  time  came 
Immediately  after  with  the  Medicos 
three  goals  behind. 

Upon  play  being  resumed  In  the 
second  half, .  tho  V.I.A.A.  were  the 
first  to  press.  McKay  got  away  for 
the  Medicos  and  had  hard  lines  with 
a  great  shot.  Elliott  conceded  a  cor- 
ner, but  Ounn  placed  the  ball  behind. 
Medicos  made  an  effort  to  buck  up 
and  bea-an  to  pre**  for  a  whHe.  Ounn 
had  hard  lines  with  a  splendid  effort. 
Lomas  was  repeatedly  offside  and  so 
many  chances  of  increasing  his  side's 
lead  were  lost.  A  fine  centre  by  Lo- 
mas  resulted  in  Alcock  scoring-  with 
a  fine  shot.  Soon  afterwards  the  C. 
A.  M.  C.  had  a  trood  chance  to  get 
at  least  a  consolation  point,  but  four 
men  missed  the  onen  goal  In  rapid 
succession.  V.l.A.A.  again  srot  golna- 
and  Knight  was  just  Inches  tylde  with 
a  great  shot.  Domes  forced  a  corner 
off  Bramlev.  and  Stott  placed  the  ball 
over  the  bar  with  a  shot  that  de- 
served a  better  fate.  Stephen*  saved 
a  beautiful  drive  from  Baker.  Stott 
missed  an  open  goat  .with  the  keeper 
a  long  way  out  Knight  waa  making 
a  fine  effort  to  reach  goal,  when  he 
suddenly  took  a  mud  bath  and  the 
opportunity  to  score  was  lost.  Bram- 
lev handled  just  outside  the  penalty 
area,  but  the  free  klek  was  not  Im- 
proved on  by  the  V.  I.  A.  A.,  who 
seemed  to  be  content  with  their  lead. 
The  final  whistle  blew  with  the  V.  I. 
A.  A.  winners  by  the  score  of  4  goals 
to  nil. 

Players  on  both  sides  deserve  great 
credit  for  the  fine  type  of  game  they 
played  under  such  disadvantageous 
circumstances,  and  Referee  Ooward 
Is  to  be  complimented  on  so  closelv 
following  the  game  through  the  mud. 
The  teams  lined  up  as  follows: 
V.l.A.A. — Jelllman,  Brown.  Elliott; 
Hay,  Daniels,  Ferris;  Baker,  Alcock, 
Knight.  Stott  and  Lomas. 

C.  A.  M.  C. — Stephens.  Bramley, 
Swan;  Watson,  Harwood,  Duncan; 
McKay,  Morgan.  Draper.  Ounn  and 
Mawhlnney. 

Referee,  H.  A.  Ooward. 


DIVISION  OF  SPOILS 
IS  BURNING  QUESTION 

CHICAOO,  Dec.  15.— Divisions  of 
world's  series  gate  receipts  Is  the  only 
question  pertaining  to  the  war  poli- 
cies of  tho  American  and  National 
Leagues  which  remains  to  be  settled 
after  yesterday's  joint  conference  be- 
tween the  representatlvs  of  the  two 
organisations.  The  sixteen  club  own- 
ers appointed  President  Ban  Johnson, 
of  tho  American  League,  sad  Oarry 
Herrmann  a  committed  to  work  out  a 
plaa  whereby  clubs  other  than  the 
league  champions  will  share  in  the 
receipts. 

«-  a.  AtMetfe  Meeting 
Members  of  the  Sunday  School  Ath- 
'<  ilc  Association  are  reminded  that  an 
important  meeting  of  the  association 
win  be  held  on  Tuesday  evening  at 
7  »  In  the  T.  M.  r.  A  braiding.  Bach 
Sunday  school  la  entitled  to  bo  repre- 
sented by  two  dslagntSB.  and  It  Is 
urgently  requested  that  Ike  sub. mils 
will  afl  avail  themselves  of  tho  ptlvl- 


BOaTOK.  Dec.  1«.— Two 
bars  of  the 
la   the  a*vy.  rt 


Dr.  Tsemie.  and  swt  no  other  gears:  soj 
your  heIkH  aajser. 


Gilbert's  Mechanical  Toys 

■rectora,  act,  $7.50,  $4.50.  $3*«*  f  1.50 
Brictor  Seta,  each,  $7.50,  $4.50,  fURs 
Electrical    Seta,     each,    $7.50,    $£JK 

and fl^O 

afyeto  Mafic  Seta,  $7.50,  $4.50,  $3.00 

and   fl.50. 

Mechanical    Autos,    Ambulance*    and    U.S.     Mail    Carta, 

each  , fl.16 

Auto  Troche,  each  \ 75e> 

Diving  Submarines,  each 62.25 

Gilbert  Machine  Gum,  each 94.50 

PEDEN  BROS. 

1321  Government  St  Phone  817 


THINKS  BASEBALL 
IS  INDISPENSABLE 


Tener's  Opinion  of  the  Import- 
ance of  Game  in  American 
Life  —  Urges'  Owners  to 
Maintain  High  Standard. 


NJJW  YORK.  Dec.  If.— Holding  that 
baseball  Is  such  an  Important  factor 
In  American  life  that  It  Is  lndlspen- 
slble,  John  K.  Tener,  president  of  tho 
National  League,  In  his  annual  ad- 
dress to  the  organisation  last  Tuesday, 
made  public  here  today,  urged  the 
owners  to  maintain  as  high  a  stand- 
ard of  play  as  possible  during  the 
war. 

He  declared  himself  confident  that 
by  "fostering,  protecting  and  advan- 
cing the  game."  baseball  would  be 
more  popular  than  ever  after  the  war. 

"Wtth  respect  to  the  Interest'  the 
American  people  will  take  In  their  na- 
tional game  next  year."  he  said,  "I 
do  not  hesitate  to  express  my  confi- 
dence in  Uielr  loyalty  and  attachment 
to  it. 

"Our  patrons  are  Interested  as 
sportsmen  In  onr  national  game.  For, 
after  all,  baseball  to  them  Is  but  a 
sport." 


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BUHards 


Balmoral  Hotel 

Douglas  Street 

Wtnted— People  of  Victoria  and 
Island  points  to  know  that  the  Bal- 
moral Hotel-  is  now  under  new 
management. 

Winter  rates  for  rooms.  Cafe 
In  connection.  Motors  meet  all 
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E.  HAYHOW,  Prop. 
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Reasonable  Rates 

W.  N.  TOMPSON 


CONNIE  MACK  CUTS 
DEEP  INTO  STAF 


Springs  Second  Big  Surprise  of 
Week  by  Selling  Three  More 
Stars— Seems  to  Have  the 
Habit,  v 


PHILADELPHIA,  Dec.  IB.— The  sale 
by  the  Philadelphia  Athletics  of 
Strunk,  Bush  and  Schang  to  the  Bos- 
ton Americans  for  $60,000  and  three 
players  Is  the  second  big  baseball 
surprise  for  the  Philadelphia  fans  this 
week.  They  had  hardly  got 'over  the 
surprise  caused  by  the  sale  of  tho 
Philadelphia  Nationals'  star  battery, 
Alexander  and  Klllifer,  to  "the  Chicago 
Cubs. 

This  le  the  third  time  In  the  last 
few  years  that  Connie  Mack  has  cut 
deep  Into  his  playing  staff.  The  first 
was  when  he  let  Bender,  Plank  and 
Coombs  go.  The  second  was  the  let- 
ting out  of  Eddie  Collins,  Jack  Barry, 
"Home- Run"  Baker  and  Pitcher 
Shawkey.  The  sale  of  Strunk,  Bush 
and  Schang  leaves  "Stuffy"  Mclnnls  as 
the  only  veteran  of  Mack's  former 
world's  champions  team. 

Amos  Strunk  is  28  years  old.  He 
came  to  the  Athletics  In  1»09  and  la 
ranked  as  one  of  the  fastest  fielders 
In  the  American  League  and  also  a 
hard  hitter. 

"Bullet"  Joe  Bush  is  25.  He  Joined 
the  Athletics  In  1*12  and  was  one  of 
Connie     Mack's     dependable     pitchers 


1 1 1 1 1  III  II II  lllllll  IIH  h 


Metropolis    * 
Billiard  Parlors 

Billiards.  40c  Per  Hour 
Snooker,  15c,  2  Players 

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Tables.     "If  you  know  a  bet- 
ter 'ole,  fo  to  it,  BUL" 


when  his  other  twirling  stare  began  to 
wane.  In  1916  he  pitched  a  no- hit 
game. 

"Wally"  Schang  came  to  the  Ath- 
letics In  lvll.  Ho  at  28  years  old 
Schang  la  an  all-round  player,  having 
filled  positions  In  the  outfield  and  In- 
field as  well  as  catcher. 

The  biggest  baseball  desl  In  some 
seasons  was  completed  when  tfcm 
Philadelphia  •  National  '  League  club 
sold  Pitcher  drover  Cleveland  Alexan- 
der and  Catcher  William  Klllifer  to 
the  Chicago  Nationals  for  a  cash  con- 
sideration and  a  Cub  battery  a  few 
days  ago.  Too  money  Involved  la  gold 
to  be  considerably  In  excess  of  150.000 
and  the  two  Chicago  players  who  will 
wear  Philadelphia  uniforms  next  sea- 
son are  Pitcher  Prendergast  and 
Catcher  Dllhoefer. 

In  case  either  Alexander  or  Klllifer 
Is  drafted  any  time  previous  to  thirty 
Aaye  before  the  opening  of  the  lets 
National  League  season,  the  deal  shall 
be  automatically  canceled. 


Bracelet  Watches,  Wrist  Watches, 
Watches  of  all  kinds,  and  at  prices  to 
suit  all  purses.  r.  L.  Haynea,  1114 
Government  Street 


The  Victrola 

Let  the  VICTsfOLA  bring  joy  Into  yoot  home 
this  Christmas. 

It  is  only  on  the  VICTROLA  that  you  can  have 
the  greatest  artists  of  the  world  sing  or  play  to  yon. 
They  agree  that  it  is  the  only  instrument  that  can 
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National  and  American  League 
Session  Sees  No  Cause  for 
Alarm  in  Baseball  at  Present 
—Play  to  Start  Week  Later 


LM.C.H.  FOOTBALLERS 
WIN  FROM  GARRISON 


T  - 


Slow  Game  At  Oak  J&yJm- 
tured  by  Careful  Combina- 
tion of  Returned  Men-— Wet 
firound  Handicapped  Losers 


In  a  pouring  rain,  and  with  tMe 
ground  a  quagmire,  the  E.  M.  C.  H. 
footballer*  yesterday  defeated  the  Gar- 
rison at  Oak  Bay  by  a  score  of  3-0. 
rhe  gam*  waa  alow;  bat  the  team  work 
at  the  returned  men  was  batter  than 
they  have  ahown  thin  season,  the 
addition  Of  Bloom  and  Kroeger  tb  the 
'  forward  line  being  a  distinct  gain.  The 
Sfarriaon  men  were  not  In  aa  good  form 
ia  they  have  shown.  In  the  first  half 
they  were  handicapped  by  the  late  ar- 
rival of  Lieut.  Fllmore,  playing  ten  men 
for  nearly  half  an  hour.  In  the  saoond 
half  they  played  a  much  hatter  game 
until  the  E.  If.  C.  H.  scored  their 
second  goal,  after  which  their  forward 
line  only  made  one  attack  whleh  waa 
really  pressed.  The  muddy  condition  of 
the  field  waa  a  distinct  handicap  to  the 
GNUrrisoa.  Their  surplus  weight  got  no 
chance  to  make  up  for  the  speed  of 
the  returned  man;  and.  Bob  Fitzslm- 
mons'  saying  that  "the  bigger  they  i s, 
the  'arder  they  fatft."  well  explains  the 
lack  of  ginger  which  they  showed  at 
the  end  of  the  contest.  » 

The  returned  men  got  an  edge  on  tha 
same  right  at  tha  start,  for  their 
tacks  got  the  ball  from  the  Garrison 
forwards,  who  had  the  rtrst  kick-off, 
inti,  wl tb  a  long  kick,  sent  the  tall  to 


Townsend,   who  outmanoeuvred  Laugh- 
Ian  In  tha  goal  mouth  and  scored. 

From  then  until  half  time  there  were 
but  few  occasions  when  either  goal  waa 
In  danger.  The  returned  men  did  most 
of  tha  pressing;  but  at  times  the  Oat- 
rison,  with  a  series  of  long  passes, 
worked  the  ball  up  the  field,  generally 
to  he  turned  back  by  the  defence  of 
McAdam  and  Gomm.  Fllmore's  arrival 
on  the  field  was  signalised  try  one  of 
these  rusbes.  Another  chance  to  score 
waa  lost  when  a  penalty  kick  for 
"bonds"  near  the  goal  entrance  was 
saved  by  McMlnn  at  the  expense  of  a 
corner.  Towards  tha  close  of  the  half 
tha  E.  if.  C.  H.  lost  several  good 
chances  through  penalties  for  fouls  or 
Off-sides.  After  changing  ands  the  Gar- 
rison played  a  much  better  game  for 
half  'an  hour.  Well  worked  out  attacks 
of  the  returned  men  ware  met  and 
counter-attacks  made,  and  It  looked  aa 
though  there  was  going  to  be  no  fur- 
ther aeoring,  when  tha  Garrison  sud- 
denly collapsed.  After  a  brilliant  run 
up  by  Fllmore,  Which  it  took  the  ef- 
forts of  both  McAdam  and  Gomm  to 
frustrate,  a  strong  rush  by  Hughes 
terminated  with  a  shot  which  went  over 
the  bar.  The  goal  kick  brought  the  ball 
to  Pitts,  who  carried  it  down  the  field, 
passed  to  Townsend,  who  shot  from  tha 
penalty  Una  Osier  saved  by  catching 
and  throwing  out,  hut  Townsend  was 
on  the  ball  immediately  and  got  it  in 
the  net  with  a 'shot  which  was  Just  out 
of  the  custodian's  reach.  * 

Ten  minutes  before  the  end  Tipper 
addad  the  third  score  with  a  fine  shot, 
which  ha  made  when  about  thirty  yards 
away  from  tha  goal,  Osier  having  no 
chance  ta  save.  From  then  until  tbe 
final  whistle  the  returned  men  did  all 
tha  pressing.  Only  for  a  few  seconds 
did  the  ball  pass  midfleld,  the  game  end- 
ing with  several  consecutive  efforts  of 
Pitta  to  get  his  name  among  those 
present  on  the  tally  list. 

The   teams  were: 


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Now  for  Xmas 


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Week 


This  week  you  will  appreciate  assist- 
ance in  the  selecting  of  gifts  for  men.  A 
visit  to  our  store  will  assist  you  to  decide 
quickly.  Every  gift  reasonably  marked 
to  appeal  to  Christmas  buyers^ 

Dent's  Gloves,  91.50  to  93.00  —  Always 
acceptable.  -  * 

Pajamas,  92.00  to  95.00— A  useful  gift; 

Shirts,  91.50  to  93.00— By  best  makers. 

Mufflers,  91.50  to  95.00— Specially  marked. 

Hosiery,  50e*  to  91.50— Sec  our>  fancy  shades. 

Knitted  Vests,  95.00  to  97.00— For  a  better 
gift. 

Hits,  93.00  to  96.00— In  all  shades. 

Boxed  Sets— A  big  variety,  including  Neckwear, 
Hosiery,  Suspenders,  Arm  Bands  and  Garters. 
Prices,  91.50  to  93.00. 

Neckwear  —  Our  stock   has  already   delighted 

many  particular  neckwear  buyers,  an4  for  men 

who  demand  the  best  in  this  line,  our  exclusive 

showing  will  please  you.     Specially  marked, 

,  50*  to  92.50. 


Geo.  Straith 


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Garrison — Goal,  Osier;  backs,  Gale  and 
Laugblan;  halves,  Lynn.  Wyllie  and 
Plgot;  forwards,  White,  Hughes.  Fll- 
more, Frankinh  and  Buxton. 

K.  M.  C.  H. — Goal,  Mcsflnn;  backs, 
McAdam  and  Gomm;  halves.  Bowers, 
Pitta  and  Monour;  forwards,  Sauthln, 
Tipper,  Townsend,  Bloom  ana  Kroeger. 

Referee— Wlllaoy. 


OPEN  LETTER 

TO  THE  V.  F.  A. 


Sir.— As  the  writer  of  the  open 
letter  published  recently  in  The  Colonist 
I  feel  that  I  owe  you  an  apology  for 
having;  passed  Judgment  on  the  game 
In  Victoria  too  soon.  I  still  maintain 
that  my  remarks  were  Justified  by 
what  I  had  witnessed  at  the-  three 
matches  I  had  attended,  but  since 
that  date  I  have  seen  two  of  the 
cleanest  games  I  have  ever  watched. 
In  these  two  latter  games  the  referees 
were  right  "on  tbe  job,"  allowing  no 
latitude  to  either  players  or  spectators, 
and  aa  a  result  I  Judge  I  was  unfor- 
tunate In  having  struck  games  which 
were  not  nearly  so  capably  handled 
by  the  man  with  the  whistle. 

CHA8.   V.    MILTON. 

1007  Redfern  Street,  Victoria.  B.C., 
Dec,  15,  1017. ■ 

KNOCKOUT  SCORED 

IN  FIRST  SECOND 



Seattle    Boats*    Fan.    Grre    Of  We—    Be* 

■awaee   ta   Appeal    for    Halifax    Belief 

raade— McCarthy  and  Iagle  Draw 

,4 

SEATTLE.  Dec.  15. — When  Ole 
Hanson  climbed  through  the  ropes  of 
last  night's  smoker  at  the  Crystal 
Pool  and  said  that  the  people  of  Hal- 
ifax were  suffering,  and  Charles  A. 
Reynolds  told  of  the  need  of  the  Red 
Cross  for  funds,  the  boxing  fane 
showered  silver,  gold  and  currency 
upon  the  speakers  until  between  $400 
and  $600  was  collected  for  the  two 
funds. 

The  main  event  on  the  programme 
was  a  bout  between  Johnny  McCar- 
thy, of  San  Francisco,  and  George  In- 
gle, of  Seattle.  Referee  Schacht  call- 
ed the  bout  a  draw. 

The  surprise  of  the  evening  was 
dished  up  by  Steven  Reynolds  and 
Frank  Farmer.  In  the  first  second 
of  the  mill  the  fighting  fireman 
clipped  Farmer  on  the  lip  with  a  left 
hook  and  scored  a  knockout. 

In  the  other  bouts  Oscar  Benson 
and  Eddie  McKenna  boxed  a  fast 
draw;  Jack  Labell  and  Walter 
Horach,  of  Tacoma,  went  four  even 
rounds  and  Eddie  Hammond  won  a 
victory  over  Percy  Walker. 

EMPRESS  BILLIARDS 

Bert    Irtnh    Took    HI.    Game    Frewi    F.    C. 
smith  la  tbe  Turkey  Tret  MaadMip 
Laet  Night,  est  a  Narrow 


CHICAGO,  Dec  15.— There  will 
be  ho  curtailment  of  tbe  playing 
season,  no  slashing  of  the  player 
limit,  nor  limitation  of  the  training 
season  in  the  major  leagues  in  the  com- 
ing year.  The  club  owners  Of  the 
National  and  American  Leagues,. do- 
elded  at  their  Joint  meeting  here  today 
that  there  waa  no  cause  for  alarm  in 
baseball  at  present.  They  agreed  that 
if  the  war  forces  them  to  retrench  it 
will  be  time  enough  to  adopt  a  war 
poller  when  they  actually  face  con- 
ditions next  Spring. 

The  two  leagues  decided  to  open 
tbe  1018  season  on  Tuesday,  April 
10,  a  week  later  than  Use  year  and.  to 

Elay  a  154-game  schedule,  which 
as  been  the  programme  for  years. 
The  National  Leag  ue  agreed  to  the 
American  League  plan  for  the  col- 
lection of  tbe  Federal  war  tax.  It  was 
decided  to  collect  only  What  the  Govern- 
ment imposes — three  cents  on  a  bleacher 
seat,  five  cents  on  pavilion  seats,  eight 
cents  on  grand  stand  and  ten  cents  on 
box  seats.  The  league  also  decided  to 
collect  a  10-cent  tax  on  every  free 
admission.  • 

New  Division  or  Purse 

There  1a  every  indication  that  the 
plan  for  a  now  division  of  the  world's 
series  prize,  which  previously  had  been 
opposed  by  President  Johnson  of  the 
American  'League,  will  be  adopted. 
President  Johnson  and  August  Herr- 
mann,, President  of  tbe  Cincinnati 
Nationals  and  chairman  of  the  National 
Baseball  Commission,  were  empowered 
to  decide  on  the  advisability  of  adopting 
the  scheme,  which  provide*  that  the 
four  firsfdlvlslon  clubs  In  the  two 
leagues*  shall  share  in  the  purse. 

"I  waa  much  .impressed  with — the 
thought,"  President  Johnson  said  to- 
night. "It  came  from  Mr.  Herrmann 
and  I  believe  I  shall  vote  for  it.  We 
propose  to  pool  the  World's  Series 
money  and  also  the  receipts  of  city 
series,  which  will  make  a  rich  prise." 

Two  baseball  deals,  one  of  which 
rivaled  the  famous  sale  Of  Alexander 
and  Klllifcr,  the  star  Philadelphia 
battery,  to  the  Chicago  Nationals  early 
in  the  week,  were  made  today.  The 
transaction  involved  •75,000  In  cash 
and  nine  players. 

"Bullet"  Joe  Bush,  the  star  pitcher 
of  the  Philadelphia  American  League 
club  and  his  two  team-mates,  Walter 
Schang,  a  catcher,  and  Outfielder 
Amos  Strunk,  were  sold  to  the  Boston 
Americans  for  060,000  and  Pitcher 
Vean  Gregg,  Outfielder  Kopp  and 
Catcher  Thomas.  Tbe  deal  strengthens 
the  Red  Sox  and  depletes  the  famous 
Athletics,  completing  the  work  star  tee 
started  several  years  ago  by  Manager 
Connie  Mack  whoa  be  began  dsl- 
memberfng  his  famous  champions.  Stuf- 
fy Mclnnls  now  is  the  only  member  left 
of  the  noted  machine.     . 

While  baseball  men  were  still  blink- 
ing in  surprise  at  this  trade,  the  St. 
Louis  Americans  sold  Outfielder  Shot- 
ton  and  Shortstop  La  van  to  Washing- 
ton for  05,000  and  Pitcher  Gallia. 
The  sale  of  Lavan  caused  no  surprise 
as  ho  and  Second  Baseman  .Pratt  of 
the  St.  Louis  club  have  a  0100,000 
suB*  pending-  against  Phil  B.  O.  Ball, 
president  of  the  club.  He  is  alleged 
to  have  charged  these  players  with 
"laying  down."  It  is  expected  that 
a  deal  involving  Pratt  will  be  made. 


THE  WOUKIMQMAf^S  CLUE-  "      owibn 

BILLIARDS-  BEST  LIGHTED  AND    VCHT^^f RPHOOWS  IH    Trig  ClTYi 
BRUnSW/CK-BALKE  AND  BURROUGHS  &  WATTS   TABLES. 


WESTS  BEAT  NAVY 
BY  THE  TO  NIL 


Navy  Held  Their  Opponents 
Well    on    Watery    Ground 

'  Until  Middle  of  Second  Haft 
—A  Slow  Garpe. 


The  Jackson  Cup  soccer  match 
played  yesterday  afternoon  at  Beacon 
Hill  Park  between  the  Victoria  Wests 
and  the  Navy  ended  In  a  win  for  the 
Wests  by  three'  goal*  to  nil.  The 
weather  made  the  ground  in  such  a 
state  that  anything  like  good  football 
was  out  of  the  question,  the  ground 
being  a  sheet  of  mud  and  the  ball 
correspondingly  soggy. 

However  a  falrlyrgood  struggle  for 
the  honors  ensued.  The  Navy  men 
being  used  to  the  watery  element,  put 
up  a  very  good  flgh*  for  the  major 
portion  of  the  game,  and  held  the 
WesUr  without  a  score  -hi-  ftr  flrst 
period,  although  the  latter  had  the 
slope  In  their  favor.  In  the  second 
half,  however,  the  Wests  were  not  to 
be  denied,  and,  although  several 
chances,  which  would  have  afforded 
very  easy  shots  on  a  dry  ground,  were 
missed,  they  managed  to  find  the  net 
three  times.  The  game  could  not  be 
described  aa  fast,  aa  any  time  a  player 
missed  stopping  a  ball  the  sphere  was 
speedily  brought  to  rent  behind  blm  by 
a  pool  of  water.  Quite  a  number  of 
enthusiasts.  Including  a  large  contin- 
gent from  the  Navy,  viewed,  the  first 
stages  of  the  game,  but  the  crowd 
rapidly  dwindled  when  the  Wests 
started  to  score.  Sergt.- Major  Jones 
reCereed. 

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■ 
University  for  Soldiers 
CANADIAN  ARMY  HEADQUAR- 
TERS IN  FBANCB,  Dec.  1*.— To 
equip  Canadian  soldiers  for  greater 
efficiency  in  business,  the  profes- 
sions, agriculture  and-  industry  when 
peaee  ta  restored,  a  university  has 
been  established  behind  the  firing 
line.  In  brigade  divisional  schools, 
Young  Men's  Christian  Association 
huts  and  other  available  buildings,  a 
staff  of  men  of  recognised  standing 
in  Canada  will  conduct  courses  on 
subjects  especially  selected  to  prepare 
soldiers  for  useful  activity  In  the  fu- 
ture. 

Autos  wanted  by  Tolmle's  Commit- 
tee for  Monday.     Ring  up  8980. 


Of  attlrec 
rASHlNOTON,  Dec  15.  — Reports 
thai  the  Oevemment  was .  considering 
unlimited  coinage  of  sliver  or  revival 
of  tbe  blmetallsm  Issue  were  officially 
denied  today.  Ray  T.  Baker,  director 
of  the  mint.  Issued  a  statement  explain- 
Ing  that  the  proposed  government  acqui- 
sition of  the  country's  silver  output  to 
only  to  stimulate  production  and 
stabilise  the  market,  and  it  waa  official- 
ly explained  that  the  administration  to 
not  supporting  Senator  Shaf  roth's  reso- 
lution providing  for  the  srosttsa  of  a 
commission  to  study  international  silver 
monetary  questions.  Referring  to  tbe 
Government's  silver  negotiations.  Di- 
rector Baker  said:  "I  desire  to  state 
emphatically  that  the  only  purpose  of 
the  Ooverninent  Is  to  insure  an  ade- 
quate supply  of  sliver  at  a  price  whleh 
will  be  fair  to  tbe  small  producers. 

Mysterious  Machine  to  Bo  Tested 
WASHINGTON,  Dec.  16.— The  bill 
providing  for  a  test  of  a  mysterious 
machine  for  utilising  free  energy,  da- 
vised  by  Garabed  T.  K.  oiragoaslan. 
an  Armonlan  inventor  from  Boston, 
was  passed  today  by  the  House  after 
a  lengthy  debate.  The  measure  pro- 
vide! for  securing  the  discoverer's 
rights  If  the  machine  is  demonstrated 
to  be  practicable  and  that  the  Govern- 
ment tony  use  it  without  charge* 


sjomnr  chick 

Killed  In  the  Slaaater  at  Halifax.    Formerly 

he   was   en   the    Rainbow,    and    at    Halifax 

was  en  the  Nlobe.    He  left  here  tile  early 

part  of  this  year. 


Woman  Suffrage  Association 
WASHINGTON.  Dec  15.— Business 
sessions  of  the  forty-ninth  annual  con- 
vention of  the  National  American 
Women  Suffrage  Association  were 
brought  to  a  close  here  today  with  tbe 
re-election  of  Mrs.  Carrie  Chapman 
Catt  as  President  and  of  all  other 
officers,  and  adoption  of  resolutions 
pledging  support  of  Government  ac- 
tivities directed  to  winning  tbe  war. 
The  Red  Cross  was  asked  in  the  reso- 
lutions to  give  women  adequate  repre- 
sentation on  the  Red  Cross  war 
council. 


Eelplng 


la  Memory  of  Heroes 
I/>NDOW.  Dae.  18.— A  choral  com- 
memoration ofwthe  "first  seven  di- 
visions'*—tbe  men  who  stemmed  the 
German  onrush  In  tbe  Summer  and 
Autumn  of  lilt—was  held  today  in  Al- 
bert Hall  In-  the  presence  of  Xing 
George  and  Queen  Mary  and  700  sur- 
vivors of  the  nrst  British  Expeditionary 
Army  In  Franca  The  veterans,  many 
of  whom  were  wounded,  nrot  avers  en- 
tertained at  lunsheon  by  the  I<©rd 
Mayor. 


loan 
AMERICAN    ARMY 


WITH  THB  AMERICAN  ARMY  IN 
FRANCE,  Dee,  18.— (By  tbe  Associated 
Press) — Further  evidence  of  the  con- 
tinued warm  friendship  between  the 
American  and  the  French  forces  ta  fur- 
nished by  the  aid  Gen.  ePrshlng  ta  giv- 
ing to  make  the  third  French  war  loan 
a  success.    The  bonds  are  being  sold  to 

I  yield  1.18  per  cent  and  may  be  paid  for 
in  Instalments. 
■ 


B.    BA1L.KY 
Reported  killed  la  ecUea  December  «. 


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in  the  Turkey  tret  handicap  which  la 
now  setting-  dews  te  the  aemi-flnaia  at 
the  Kmpreao  Billiard  Rooms,  Bert  Irish 
wen  over  F.  C.  Smith  by  five  points  last 
nliht  In  a  punt  which  had  Its  exciting 
Intervale.  Smith  started  with  a  credit  of 
nfteon  while  Irish  owed  100.  w:th  *  break 
of  I  a  and  a  eueeeealon  of  good  run.  the 
latter  caught  hie  man  at  It  point*  and 
the  game  then  looked  tiko  an  easy  win 
for  him.  Smith,  however,  rallied  under  hie 
smart  check  and  Ike  two  players  raced 
out  together  to  a  very  cleee  Satan,  and 
I  little  to  choose  between  their  performances. 


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NEW  YORK.Deo.  15.— Bart  Cad- 
dock,  of  Iowa*  threw  Or.  B.  F.  Roller, 
of  Seattle,  In  40  minutes  and  f  $  sec- 
onds In  the  International  catch-as- 
catch-caa  wrestling  tournament  here 
tonight 


FORT  WATNB.  ted,,  Deo.  II Af- 
ter Mason  had  bean  twice  floored. 
Referee  Matt  Hlnkel  stopped  the  bout 
between  the  flyweight  champion  and 
Pete  (Kid)  Herman  near  IBs  end  of 
the  third  round  of  their  scheduled  IS- 
round  go  Bars  Bust  night.  Mason 
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choose  from— tfre  most  comfortable  store  to  buy  in— courteous 
and  obliging  salesmen  to  serve  you. 

Men's  Felt  Suppers,  English  made,  pair,  91.15,  9  1.50,  #2.00  to  $2.50 
Men's  Kid  Slippers,  black  and  tan,  pair,  #1.95,  #2.25,  f  2.60  to  $4.00 

Boys*  Felt  Slippers,  in  colors,  pair,  85e\  91.00,  91.25. .. 91.50 

Boys*  Kid  Slippers,  low  and  high  cut,  pair,  91.50,  91.75,  $2.00  to  93.50 

Girls'  Felt  Slippers,  many  styles,  pair,  05a*,  75a*,  85s*  to 91-50 

Babies'  Boots  and  Slippers,  colors,  pair,  5ft*.  C0a*,*75s*  to 91.25 

Men's  Black  and  Brown  Neolin  Soled  Boots,  pair,  90.00  to 95.50 

Boys'  Leckie  Boots,  sizes  i  to  5#,  pair  ^4M 

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MininsinBfitisnColumbia\ 

■  By  E.  JACOBS—  =S^ 


Amonf  others  who  have  lately 
rnade  application  for  election  as 
members  of  the  Canadian  Mining  In- 
stitute arc  the  following  mining;  men 
from  British  Columbia:  Messrs.  Da- 
vid Brown,  Western  Fuel  Co.,  Nan- 
almo;  T.  M.  Daulton,  manager  of  the 
Placers  Gold  Minos  Co.,  Atlln;  A.  I* 
Dempster,  Rowland;  Henry  W.  Held* 
man,  Granby  Consolidated  Co.,  An- 
yo«:  Ernest  Levy,  for  years  manager 
of  the  Josle  group  of  mines  at  Ross- 
land;  R.  B.  McGlnnls,  Alice  Arm,  and 
O.  It.  Thompson,   Prince   Ruport. 

Throe  members  of  the  staff  of  the 
Granby  Consolidated  Co.'s  mine  su- 
perintendent's office  staff,  wno'  sever- 
al weeks  ago  left  Anyox,  Observatory 
lalet.  to  Join  up  for  active  service 
aro  Messrs.  Bd.  Swanson,  distribution 
clerk;  Bd.  Oillingham,  cost  olerk,  and 
J.  W.  Snyder,  clerk  and  chauffeur. 
Mr.  Swanaon  Is  the  eldest  son  of  Mr. 
John  Swanson,  mine  foreman  at  the 
conspany's  Hidden  Creek  mine;  he 
Wfgned  on  with  the  Granby  Co.  at 
Phoenix,  Boundary  district.  In  ISIS, 
whan  ho  worked  three  months  in  the 
machine  shop.  After  another  year  at 
school  he  Joined  the  company's  office 
staff  at  Anyox.  in  which  service  he 
ham  continued  ever  since.  Mr.  Gllllng- 
ham,  says  The  Granny  News,  has  been 
la  the  same  Office  for  eighteen 
months,  and  Mr.  Snyder  has  been 
with  the  company  about  four  months. 
"Tito  Homo  Service'* 

The  Davis  Coal  and  Coke  Company, 
©no  of  many  of  the  United  States 
mining  organisations  doing  what  they 
can  to  spread  the  tenets  that  in  these 
days  of  war.  service  should  bo  uni- 
versal and  sacrifice  should  bo  general, 
In  Its  Employees'  Magazine  reprints 
the  following  versos,  by  A.  B.  Stew- 
art entitled^  TThO  Rome  Service": 

"I  want  to  compare  with  the  men  at 
the  front, 
Wlththe  men  who  have  gone  to 
nght. 
Wtyth   the   men  who  have  given  up 
homo  and  all. 
IS  the  cause  of  freedom  and  right 

"I  want  to  work,  though  T  cannot  go. 
With    tho    spirit    they   have    over 
thero. 

X  want  to  feel  I  am  doing  my  part. 
At  least  that  Vm  playing  fair. 

"I  want  to  give  up  what  they  giro  up, 

Da  X  need  what  Is  not  their  Joys? 
Tho  nleasuree  that  worn  far  Ha  da*. 
ties  that  aro. 
Lot  mo  work  and  bo  one  of  tho 
boyain 

Basahag  thagfmiMra  at*  tho  Treat 

The ,  Monthly  Bulletin  of  tho  Cana- 
dian Mining  Institute  for  December 
gives  Information  concerning  a  num- 
ber Of  Its  members  on  active  military 
sirvftBs,  among  thorn  several  known 
in  British  (Columbia,  as  under: 

Lteat  8.  J.  Schofleld  has  returned 
to  Oaaada. 

AOSSrdlag  to  The  Bulletin  of  the 
Mints*  and  Metallurgical  Society  of 
America.  Major  R.  W.  Brook  Is  now 
ooadsjttlng  a  school  of  Instruction  far 


M  la  England. 
Many    members 


ear   auto 
SoOs*sb*sb*sbV  MM. 


Institute 

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elect     him 


have  faced  death  In  the  trenches; 
some  have. made  the  supreme  sacri- 
fice; and  now,  to  tho  list- of  tho  latter, 
we  have  to  add  the*  name  of  Captain 
O.  E.  LeRoy,  who  is  reported  to  have 
died  of  wounds  early  in  November. 
It  is  no  disparagement  of  other  of  Our 
members  serving  overseas  to  say  that 
no  similar  piece  of  news  could  have 
caused  such  a  widespread  sense  of 
-purely  personal  loss  among  members 
of  the  Institute,  or  tho  mining  frater- 
nity generally.  A  born  leader,  he 
possessed  in  a  peculiar  degree  an  al- 
most mosmsrlc  faculty  of  diffusing 
good-fellowship.  To  have  known 
him  intimately  is  a  privilege,  now, 
alas,  to  bo  cherished  only  In  pleasant 
memories;  and  It  is  no  exaggeration 
to  say  that,  for  anyone  to  have  met 
him  and  not  had  a  genuine  regard 
and  liking  for  him,  would  have  boon 
tantamount  to  admitting  In  himself  a 
lack  of  some  essential  human  and 
manly  quality. 

Lieut  P.  J.  Moran,  who  was 
"gassed''  recently,  and  Is  now  conva- 
lescing at  Prince  of  Wales  Hospital, 
London,  writes:  "No  doubt  by  this 
time  you  know  what  the  Canadians 
have  been  doing.  After  returning  to 
our  old  stamping  grounds  we  got  a 
bit  of  oUr  own  back.  Unfortunately 
X  could  not  remain  for  the  whole  of 
the  show.  I  sniffed  a  bit  more  of  their 
gas  than  was  good  for  mo,  with  the 
result  that  I  am  now  in  'Blighty.'  I 
am  quite  alright,  but  bothered  a  little 
with  my  heart,  which  will  keep  me 
here  for  a  bit  yet  When  they  wore 
starting  tho  new  process  for  ex- 
traction of  cobalt  and  nickel  at 
Deloro  I  was  gassed  a  number 
of  times  with  tho  chlorine  that 
came  off  tho  vats  before  they  had 
fans  to  pump  it  away.  Outside  of 
coughing  up  a  tittle  blood  and  being 
otuffy  for  a  few  days  the  effects  were 
not  bad.  The  gas \ the  Hun  uses  now 
Is  quite  different  in  Its  effects.  At 
first  It  nearly  blinds  one,  fills  up  tho 
lungs  and  has  bad  after  effects.  It 
Is  a  most  damnable  weapon  of  tho 
war.  The  only  compensation  Is  that 
Frits  receives  about  ten  times  as 
much  as  he  gives  us  sjood  stuff,  too. 
Captured  documents  sbww  that  he 
has  a  very  wholesome  dread  of  It 

Lieut  Gwynn  Gilbert  Olbblns,  of  tho 
Royal  Engineers,  was  killed  by  tho  ac- 
cidental explosion  of  a  trench  mortar 
on  the  Saionlca  front,  on  July  Ssth 
last  Lieut.  Olbblns  was  bom  In 
Leicester.  England,  on  Juno  14.  ISM. 
He  was  the  son  of  Dr.  Johnston  Olb- 
blns now  of  Vancouver.  B.  C.  Ho  grad- 
uated from  McOlll  University  in  mlsaco 
in  ISIS,  In  arts  In  1S11.  and  *n  the 
same  year  received  the  degree  of  Master 
of  Science.  He  waa  engaged  as  aa  as* 
slstant  on  the  Geological  Survey  far 
Canada  for  four  Summers  and  later  be- 
came associated  with  the  Huronlen  Belt 
Mining  .Company.  He  Obtained  Ms 
esiwisstew  with  the  Regal  Baginecre 
to  i»lV  in  January,  isle,  he  was  ae- 
sf —Sally  weanoot  walla 
frsrmsa  shell. 
he  WOg  dispatched  to  the 
Stent  Lieet  Glbbtao  "lrsisi 
a  member  of  the  Institute  la  Veoraary. 
Mis,  end  took  a  very  active  Interest  fay 
the  work -of  the  soetsty.  ~-  niiilSskiJI. 
•  *•**  •*•  "•  •«*  en  Interesting  »»e»  ea' 
his  •xseoeutfooN  In  the  Peace  Btver  Dts- 


Of  those  above  mentioned,  Major 
Brock  is  Dean  in  Applied  Science  at 
the  University  .of  British  Columbia, 
and  Mr.  Schofleld  a  Professor  of  Geol- 
ogy. Both,  before  Joining  the  Univer- 
sity faculty,  had  done  valuable  work 
in  British  Columbia  for  the  Geological 
Survey  of  Canada,  as  also  had  Capt 
LeRoy,  who  took  part  of  his  officer's 
Course  at  Work  Point  before  going  over- 
seas. Lisuts.  Olbblns  and  Moran  were 
both  in  this  Province  for  some  time, 
making  many  examinations  of  mining 
properties  for  their  respective  prin- 
cipals. 

Another  officer  now  overseas  who  Is 
Widely  known  throughout  the  Xootenay 
and  Boundary  mining  distrusts  is  Lieut 
ft.  P.  Williams,  of  16SB  Rockland  Ave- 
nue. Of  him  The  Granby  News  says: 
"Life  at  the  front  as  seen  by  Lieut  R. 
P.  Will  14ms.  is  In  teres  ting.'*' Lieut.  Wil- 
liams will  be  remembered  by  many  of 
the .  Granby  boys  when  he  used  to  be 
with  the  Canadian  Rand  Drill  Company. 
He  went  out  with  Colonel  Stewart's 
railway  construction  battalion  "and  has 
seen  plenty  of  action.  In  a  letter  re- 
cently received  he  compliments  himself 
upon  his  personal  appearance,  saying 
that  he  Is  'as  slim  as  dny  girl  sixteen 
years  of  age  and  feels  sure  he  could 
tip  the  scales  at  one  hundred  pounds.' 
He  was  feeling  Ane  and  was  in  charge 
of  a  detachment  He  also  wrote:  'We 
are  ahead  of  our  big  guns  and  while 
Frits  is  trying  to  knock  them  out  ho 
is  not  any  too  considerate  of  us.  One 
night  last  week  he  sent  over  1,000 
shells  In  six  minutes,  a  great  many  of 
them  gas  sheila  We  get  regularly 
every  day  whls  bongs,  the  different  else 
howltser  shells,  an  eight-Inch  armor- 
piercing  shrapnel,  and  gas  in  the  even- 
ing. We  are  obliged  by  orders  to  wear 
our  gas  respirators  at  the  alert  and 
steel  hats  at  all  times  In  the  area,  are 
not  permitted  to  make  a  wood  lire,  and 
no  man  make  smoke  after  dark.  At 
present  >1  am  living  in  the  cellar  of  a 
French  house,  the  walls  of  which  are 
shot  down.  The  place  is  fairly  safe 
except  from  a  direct  bit'  * 


Several  weeks  ago  the  Canadian  Mu- 
nition Resources  Commission  sent  out 
a  circular  to  numerous  mining  men  and 
others  likely  to  be  In  a  position  to  sup- 
ply Information  relative  to  "war  min- 
erals,** Inviting  all  who  could  do  so  to 
011  in  the  accompany Ing  forms,  for  the 
information  of  the  Commission.  This 
action  Was  adversely  criticised  by  The 
Canadia/i  Mining  Journal,  of  Toronto, 
and  m  reply  Mr.  Geo.  C.  Mackenzie,  a 
member  and  secretary  of  the  Commis- 
sion, hag  had  the  following  letter  pub- 
lished in  Eastern  Canada: 

"la  Its  issue  for  November  IS.  The 
Canadian  Mining  Journal  expatiate*  at 
some  length  on  the,  subject  of  the  Can- 
adian Munition  Resources  Commission 
wlfh  regard  to  Its  recent  eireularlsatlen 
of  Canadian  naming  eagle  ears  and  ge- 
ologists with  the  view  of  assembling  in- 
fersaattoa  relative  to  eertaia  laterals 
that  are  or  may  be  reaslred  daring  the 
present  strenuous  times. 

"The  msssltsa  Mkekeg  Journal  la  evi- 
dently   Ignorant  of   tho  fact   that   this 
k    Was   undertaken   by   the  TrtmsjUs, 
at  the  rsqusat  of  the  secretary  of 

Mining  faetitote  who  had 

Slough  ton. 
of  Musks* 
the  a  a  sacral)  na  <ef 
She  War  Minerals  CiilttlM  -  of  the 
United  States  to  the  sad  that  the  ml*. 
oral  ovsodee  tf  ISerib.  America  eeaM 
be  Indexed  efSaetlealy  In  order  that  la- 
»t'«n  of  a  sports)  character  might 
(mmedle  i  ety  be  •  vaDable  «  req  aires.  Saw- 


tng  regard  to  the  abnormal  demand  for 
certain  metals  and  metal  products.  Tht 
commission  accepted  this  work  .after 
some  correspondence  with  the  secretary 
of  the  Canadian  Mining  Institute,  In  the 
course  Of  Which  correspondence  ft  was 
pointed  out  that  the  commission  had 
I  better  facilities  for  conducting  this  in- 
vestigation than  the  Canadian  Mining 
Institute,  and  that  in  order  to  avoid 
duplication  of  effort  this  work  in  any 
case  should  properly  be  entrusted  to 
the  commission.  Before  taking  any 
action* In  the  matter  the  subject  was 
discussed  with  several  members  of  the 
staff  of  the  Department  of  Mines  at 
Ottawa,  and  while  it  Was  fully  recog- 
nised that  possibly  SO  per  cent  of  the 
Information  desired  could  be  obtained 
from  both  Federal  and  Provincial  pub- 
lications, it  was  decided  to  proceed  with 
the  suggestion  of  the  War  Minerals 
Committee  on  the  grounds  that  the 
Securing  of  information  that  would  lead 
to  the  operation  of  even  one  or  two 
mineral  deposits  would  fully  Justify  ths 
trouble  end  expense*  undertaken  by  such 
ciroularisetloa. 

"The  Canadian  Mining  Journal  has 
apparently  assumed  that  the  Munition 
Resources  Commission  was  attempting 
to  duplicate  the  work  of  the  Depart- 
menfSf  Mines  and  the  various  Provin- 
cial bureaus  with  the  view  of  making 
separate  publications  of  Its  own  find- 
ings. Such,  however,  is  not  the  case. 
The  commission  has  no  Intention  of 
over-lapping  the  work  accomplished  b> 
the  Federal  Department  or  the  various 
Provincial  bureaus,  bat'  rather  intends 
to  hand  over  to  the  Federal  Department 
all  Information  In  Its  files  which  ma." 
possibly1  be  made  use  •  of  in  future  de- 
partmental   publication--. 

"The  Canadian  Mining  Journal  makes 
the  statement  that  the.  Department  of 
Mines  had  collected  information  con- 
cerning all  known  Important  mineral 
deposits,  but  It  falls  to  grasp  the  point 
that  the  commission  while  fully  aware 
of  the  truth  of  this  statement  Is  in- 
quisitive as  regards  certain  unknown 
and  what  may  possibly  prove  to  be  im- 
portant   mineral    deposits. 

To  what  end  is  The  Canadian  Mining 
Journal  making  argument?  Because 
the  United  States  posses  ess  deposits  of 
soluble  phoephate  are  we.  therefore,  to 
Ignore  the  possibilities  of  discovery.  In 
this  country?  Why  continue  any  search 
for  Canadian  iron  ores?  There  are 
large  deposits  of  iron  ore  fa  Michigan 
and  Minnesota.  The  nickel-carper  in- 
dustries of  Sudbury  do  not  manufacture 
sulphuric  acid  from  their  waste  gases. 
not  because  there  Is  no  market  for  add 
but  because  there  la  no  market  for  acid 
that  might  be  produced  at  tC  cost  ot 
reclaiming  the  greets  sulphur  gases  at 
Sudbury. 

"It  Is  quite  within  tao  range  of  peeai- 
billty  that  some  nice  little  tin  mine  may 
be  hidden  In  the  Canadian  bush,  but  It 
will  never  be  discovered  through  con- 
sultation of  the  present  records  at  Otta- 
wa or  the  various  Provincial  bureau  a 

"Bet  why  argue  farther?  The  Can - 
edlan  Mining  Journal  either  cannot  ua- 
derstand  or  will  not  take  the  trouble  to 
Iseraire.  and,  therefore,  one  la  fonafto 
lastea  that  the  War  Miasm  ■ 
•f  the  United  State*  end  this 

s?aB      UnfOsTtflAsftCe)      asTemosV' 

take  St.  attesnptJag  the  A 
garde   the     mineral 
pmvieua    rsasiiles shu 
dlaa  Mining  Journal 

"la  drawing  O*  the  c 
by  this  commission  it  nsay  so  a  matte* 
•f  regret  that   the  Canadian   engja 
end   geologists    were  advisee)   to  on 
ealy  each  tefarwmtlea  ah  te 

lay 

Oevi 


time  the  circulars  were  Issued  It  was 
considered  that  the  men  to  whom  they 
were  addressed  would  use  discrimin- 
ation in  this  particular. 

"A  great  deal  of  discussion  has  taken 
place  recently  in  the  columns  ot  The 
Canadian  Mining  Journal  on  the  subject 
of  a  certain  phosphate  deposit  in  Brit- 
ish Columbia,  and  some  capital  has  been 
made  of  the  point  that  a  report  made 
for  private  interests  concerning  this  de- 
posit had  fully  covered  the  ground  prior 
to  tho  investigation  of  this  field  by 
publio  officials.  Would  The  Canadian 
Mining  Journal  argue  that  this  particu- 
lar Instance  of  mineral  investigation  for 
private  interests  without  the  knowledge 
of  Government  officials  be  an  Isolated 
case  unlikely  to  re-occur  at  some  future 
date?  The  Whole  subject  of  mineral  in- 
vestigation within  the  Dominion  carried 
on  by  Government  departments,  com- 
missions, and  various  private  Interests 
would  form  a  most  interesting  subject 
of  discussion  at  the  forthcoming  meet- 
ing of  the  Canadian  Mining  institute 
next   March." 


erlth    Tao 


•swty 


The  Saad  situation  la  Oaaada 
About  two  months  ago  there  was 
much  concern  occasioned  in  the  lead- 
mining  districts  Of  the  Province,  chiefly 
In  Kootenay,  by  the  notification  sent 
by  the  Consolidated  Mining  at  Smelting 
Company,  Trail,  te  shippers  of  lead  ores 
also  containing  sine,  relative  to  which 
Information  was  glvsn  in  The  Daily 
Colonist  at  that  time.   . 

The  December  number  of  The  Montn* 
ly  Bulletin  of  The  Canadian  Mining. la* 
stltute.  Just  received,  contain-  aa 
article  contributed  by  Dr.  Alfred  8t ana- 
field,  professor  of  metallurgy  at  MoGlll 
University.  Montreal,  and  chairman  ef 
the  metallurgical  section  of  the  Insti- 
tute, as  follows: 

Early  in  October  an  order  was  Issued 
from  the  Trail  smeltery  Informing 
miners  that  In  future  no  lead  ores 
containing  more  than  4  per  seat  of  sine 
would  be  accepted.  This  order  was 
framed"  with  the  Intention  of  lessening 
the  ore  receipts  in  vlew/o*  the  con- 
tracting market  Mr  lead,  and)  at  the 
same  time  obtaining  purer  ores  for 
smelting,  as  the  presence  of  sine  la  a 
lead  ore  not  only  increases  the  cost  of 
smelting  by  forming  an  Infusible  slag, 
or  requiring  additional  flux,  but  also 
increases  the  lessee  of  lead  and  silver 
by  volatilization.  The  order  had,  of 
course,  no  relation  to  the  extraction  or 
sale  of  the  metal  sine,  eg  the  sine 
content  of  lead  ores  is  wasted  lo  the 
smelting   operation. 

Consternation  reigned  throughout  the 
mining  districts,  and  It  was  pointed  Out 
that  a  large  number  of  mines  weald 
accenaartly  be  closed  aa  a  result  Of  the 
order,  as  their  product  contained  more 
thai  4  per  cent  of  'sine  and  could  not 
economically  be  reduced  to  this  limit. 
The  Dominion  Government  was  request- 
ed to  lift  the  embargo  preventing  the 
export  of  load  ores,  la  order  that  the 
miasm  saiga*  soil  in  tbe  Uastod  States 
sueh  ores  ao  were  nan  coop  table  at  tbe 
Trail  smsltsry.  Xa  reply,  the  sat 
warn  lass  run  a  that,  under  IBs 
law.  load  ores  contain  tag 
«  per  goat  of  sans  might  he 
by  Beeaee  to  ssaatSed  eeearfgaaaa  M  the 
IJSftsd  States.  eBshnajaeatly  sir 
Baa  aetJJBed  the  n 

ins  oemded.  hi  vtow  of 
asnaatsaceo,  u  remove 

to  the  Dnlted  States, 
la  the  ■  ma  thai  Mr,  s.  O. 
assistant 
oolideted  Cat,  i 


the  basis  of  their  average  shipments 
for  the  past  twelve  months,  this  being 
rendered  possible  becauss  the  managing 
director,  Mr.  J.  J.  Warreta,  had  ob- 
tained from  the  imperial  Munitions 
Board  an  ordsr  for  an  additional  J.400 
tons  of  lead,  which,  with  the  orders  In 
hand,  would  keep  the  smelter  In  opera- 
tion until  March  1,  ISIS. 

The  situation  may  be  considered  un- 
der the   following  heads: 

1.  The  securing  of  financial  credits 
that  will  enable  the  Imperial  Munitions 
Board  to  place  In  Canada  enough  mu- 
nition orders  to  take  up  the  present 
Canadian  production  of  lead. 

2.  The  extent  to  which  such  muni- 
tion orders  can  be  placed  in  Canada 
assuming  that  sufficient  credits  sen  be' 
obtained. 

5.  The  export  of  ores  or  of  lead  to 
ths  United  States  and  the  expert  of 
lead  to  the  Orient 

4.  Improvement  Of  smelting  practice 
so  as  to  allow  of  the  economical 
treatment  of  ores  of  lead  containing  a 
high  percentage  of  sine. 

6.  The  development  of  manufactur- 
ing processes  that  will  enable  Canadian 
lead  to  be  disposed  of  In  manufactured 
form  to  the  exclusion  of  that  which  Is 
bow  Imported  from  the  United  States 
apd  elsewhere.  * 

I  have  not  the  information  necessary 
for  an  adequate  reply  to  any  one  of 
these  problems,,  let  alone  the  whole,  but 
I  shall  throw  out  a  few  Ideas  hi  re- 
spect ti  each,  with  ths  hope  that  a 
more  or  loss  clear  statement  of  the 
problem  may  assist  materially  In  Its 
final   solution. 

1.  Daring  the  earlier  park  of  the  war 
the  Munitions  Board  waa  financed  am- 
ply from  the  Imperial  treasury  and  was 
able  to  place  In. this  country  immense 
orders  for  munitions,  with  tbe  result 
that  toe  metallurgical  and  mining  In- 
dustries have  developed  to  aa  unpre- 
cedented extent.  Spending  at  such  a 
rate  cannot  go  on  for  ever.  The  British 
authorities  are  now  able  to  obtain  from 
their  own  factories,  a  larger  proportion 
of  the  needed  munitions;  but  in  respect 
to  those  supplies  that  must  still  bo 
obtained  from  abroad,  they  have  been 
obliged  to  place  the  orders  In  countries 
that  can  advance  the  money  to  pay  for 
them.  In  consequence  these  orders 
have  found  their  way  largely  to  the 
United  state*,  and  Oaaada  has  been 
confronted  by  a  sudden  stoppage  ef 
munition   orders. 

In  view  of  the  rapidly  Increasing 
wealth  la  this  country,  and  even  la  face 
of  .the  enormous  demands  made  upon  us 
for  warlike  and  other  patriotic  pur- 
poses, ft  Is  surely  Incumbent  on  every- 
one to  help,  as  tmr  ss  passible,  to  build 
up  the  credits  laquliod  for  keeptag  in 
Canada  a  large  share  ef  the  monition 
orders  that  are  still  placed  abroad  by 
smalaad  and  our  Buropsan  Allies.  Wo 
understand  that  If  the  victory  Loan  Is 
wen  taken  up  ft  win  he  possible  to 
obtain,  once  more,  aoasoiont  orders  to 
sssspy  the  plants  that  have 
noted  to  aneh  work.  The 
Saad  m  sum  fa  Oaaada  to  about  se.eee 

tor  the  purpose  «f  argument  that  seme 
lAMevtoue  of,  this  amy  be  sjBglsjsi  la 
J  T  cents  a  sound  this 
id  amsasn.es  ll.4M.0M.  and  It 
that  this  earn 

sa    as    to 
to 
ef    tas- 


te     hug 


be   ea- 
st 


the  need  of  transatlantic  ahlpmeat.  l^ad 
csn  only  bs  dlapoaed  of  as  a  eempoasnt 
part  ot  ammunition,  and  for  thla  reason 
tety  large  credits  will  be  Beaded  te  en- 
able | j, i oo, o««  worth  of  leqd.  to  bs  mar. 
keted.  Thur  in  the  shell  contract*  on 
hand  In  May,  1S1I,  10,000  tons  of  lead 
,  were  needed,  together  with  1,004  teas  of 
sine,  11,400  teas  ef  copper,  aad  14S.S00 
tone  ot  ateel  (all  rough  weights).  Tho 
tout  veins  of  the  metals  sued'  In  these 
shells  (at  present  prises)  would  bo  per- 
haps eight  times  as  much  as  the  lead,  aad 
the  float  shells  perhaps  fifteen  times  as 
much,  so  thst  the  credit  needed  to  absorb 
the  lead  in  this  war  would  be  in  the 
neighborhood   ot  f  10,400.404    per  annum. 

>.  Under  this  heading  I  merely  wish  te 
point,  eat  that  there  may  bo  limits  ether 
than  are  Imposed  by  the  lack  ef  credits 
In  Canada.  The  Imperial  Government  will 
desire,  as  far  as  possible,  te  plaoe  sil 
orders  within  the  British  Isles,  hoth  with 
a  view  to  economy  and  on  account  ot  the 
difficulty    of    transatlantic    ahlpmests. 

t.  Ths  embargo  on  the  expert  of  lead 
ores  to  tbe  Ualted  States  Is  apparently  to 
be  removed,  but  It  would  appear  better  te 
treat  tbe  whole  production  in  .Canada  if 
it  la  at  all  possible  to  market  the  result' 
lag  lead. 

4.  on*  difficulty  which  attends  the 
smelting  ef  lead  ores  at  Trail  Is  the  high 
percentage  of  sine  in  msay  ot  the  lead ' 
ores.  Thla  Is  found  to  Inerease  the  east 
of  smelt  ins  snd  to  dncrvsos  the  recovery 
both  of  load  aad  silver,  while  the  sine  it- 
self is  wasted.  Ths  electrolytic  process, 
now  la  use,  is  suitable  for  eras  containing 
both  load  and  sine,  snd  It  Is  Possible  that 
_  ultlmstely  those  lead  ores  that  sre  per- 
'tlruiariy  high  la  sine  miy  be  freed  from 
that  metal  by.  the  electrolytic  process  be- 
fore being  sent  te  the  smelting  furnaces. 
Asolher  possibility  is  through  electric 
smelting.  Many  attempts  have  seen  mads 
to  smelt  sine  sees  is  the  electric  furnace, 
aad  SO  far  without  commercial  eeeeess,  bet 
I  em  still  hopeful  that  this  method  sen 
bs  applied  la  certalp  oases,  aad  It  appears 
reasonable  to  aspect  that  'some  of  the  mors 
(Continued  on  Page  SI) 

To  Whoa  b  Nay  Concern ! 

■  ' *  .  s-    ' 

Sufferers  from  Dcif ness  and  Head 
Noises  should  know  of  the  follow- 
ing advertisement,  which  is  ndw 
appearing  in  numerous  newt- 
papers  in  ill  parts  of  the  WorH 

HOW  TO  CURE 

DEAFNESS 

SIMPLE  PREPARATION  hit  to. 
centty  been  discovered  by  an  em- 
inent   ptyskiaa,  which    has   bean 

fouad  wonderfully  efTetthre  Is  cvrlsf 

deafness  snd  Head-aotJes. 


to  a 


sir.    was.    anseow,    of    worth! 
writesr— 'The   carsttvs   pfassrpss 
yoar  saw  remedy,  'AarsJoa/  aro  tr 
woosVrfsL     After  Ueag  cfcssf  far  acs 


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THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VI 


IslUJvLA,    OAu| 


SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  i6,  1917. 


CANADIANS  IN  INF ORM 


CHRISTMAS  SALE 

Aloo  Caoh  Discount  of  10,  15.  20  and  25  Per  Cent 

Large  shipment  of  Silk*,  Crepe  de  Chine,  Kimonos,  Linen  Table 
Covers,  Doilies,  Silk  Stockings.  Fancy  Work  Baskets,  Handbags, 
Lamp  Shades,  Oriental  Tassels,  Brassware,  Ivorywares,  Picture 
Frames,  .  Silverware,  Chinaware,  Children's .  Grass  Chairs,.  Toys, 
Cnrios,   Fancy   Calendars,   Chinese   Bamboo   Kniting   Needles   and 

Jade  Bag  Handles 


FREE  DELIVERY 


CAREFUL  ATTENTION 


715  View  St. 


LEE  DYE  &  GO. 

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Here  are  a  few  of  the  materials  used  daily  in  the 
telephone  business — for  installing  telephones  and  for 
maintaining  the  plant.  Here  are  the  prices  of  those 
material^  on  August  1,  1914,  and  on  September  14, 

19*7:  I 

Glass  Insulators  increased  from  $21.00  per  1000  to  $31.80 — 

an  increase  of  $1%. 
Galvanized  Ground  Rods  from  $26.00  per  100  rods,  to  $45.70 — 

391  increase  of  76%. 
Lead-covered  Cable,  100-pr.  from  $23.25  per  100  feet  to  $45.20 

—an  increase  of  94%. 
Rubber-covered  'telephone  Wire,  No.  19,  from  $9.12  per  1000 

ft.  to  $12.90— an  increase  of  41  %.  r N 

Dry  Batteries  from  $17.50  per  100  to  $30.75  per  100— an  in- 
crease of  76%. 
A  30-line  Private  Branch  Exchange  Switchboard  that  cost 

$434-35  m  *9<4  now  costs  $605.60 — an  increase  of  39%; 

and  on  the  larger  Switchboards  the  increase  is  higher. 

Telephone  Instruments  cost  4/0%  more  than  formerly. 
Pole  Line  Hardware  increase  123%. 
Tools  increased  55%. 

These  are  merely  a  few  items  selected  from  a  list  of  more 
than  600  articles  of  material  used  in  the  telephone  business. 
The  itejns  specifically  named  here  are  those  used  daily  by  the 
Telephone  Company.  Nowhere  on  the  entire  list  of  materials 
used  by  the  Telephone  Company  is  there  an  article  that  has 
not  increased  in  price  since  the  war  began.  Some  material 
cannot  be  obtained  at  present  at  any  price. 

And  the  end  it  not  yet  I  Monthly,  the  prices  of  electrical 
and  telephone  materials  are  revised — upward ! 


Have  you  ever  considered  the  fact  that,  while  all  other 
materials  and  commodities  you  use  were  going  skyward  in 
prices  on  account  of  the  war  — 

TELEPHONE  RATES  HAVE  STILL  REMAINED 

THE  SAME? 

r  .  I 


Have  you  considered  the  fact  that,  compared  with  the 
prices  you  are  paying  for  everything  else, 

TELEPHONE  SERVICE  IS  COMPARATIVELY 
CHEAPER  TODAY  THAN  ANYTHING  ELSE 

YOU  USE? 


latest  District  Orders  Give  No- 
tice fie  Soldiers  Visiting  the 
United  States — Various  Ap- 
pointments Announced, 


Latest  district  orders  Issued  by 
Major-Oeneral  B.  G.  B.  Leclde.  C.M.G. 
General  Officer  Commanding  Military 
-District  No.  1 1 ,  Victor!  ;  B.C.,  announce 
a  number  of  appointments  of  Interest. 
.  It  is  notified  for  tbe  Information 
at  all  concerned  tbat  no  officer  or 
soldier  of  the  Canadian  military  forces 
shall  drink  any  Intoxicating  liquor 
la  any -hotel,  restaurant,  bar,  or  other 
place  in  the  United  States  while  in 
uniform.  Any  breach  of  this  order 
will  be  severely  dealt  with. 
December  Fay 

Authority  has  been  granted  for  the 
pay  of  all  troops 'for  December  to 'be 
Issued  on  the  21st  Instant.    . 
Certificate 

The  following  Permanent  Army  Med- 
ical Corps  certificates  has  beea  granted: 
For  the  rank  of  sergeant,  P.A.M.C, 
CorpL  W.  F.  Frost.  Permanent  Army 
Medical  Corps.  (1953.) 
Appointments,    Attachments,     etc 

Captain  J.  A.  Macdonald,  C.A.M.C., 
is  attached  to  the  JRailway  Service 
Guard,  M.D.  No.  11,  with  effect  from 
the  1st  instant. 

Captain  L.  J.  O'Brien,  C.A.M.C., 
is  detailed  for  duty,  temporarily,  as 
Medical  Officer  in  command  of  Irving 
House  Military  Hospital.  Victoria. 
B.C.,  pending  Headquarters. authority. 

Captain  V.  E.  D.  Caaselman.  C.A. 
M.C  ,  Captain  A.  J.  Gibson.  O. A.M. C, 
and  Captain  C.  P.  Higgins,  C.A.M.C.. 
cease  to  be  employed  with  the  Travel- 
ing Medical  Board,  with  effect  from 
the  10th  Instant. 

Captain  V.  B.  D.  Caaselman,  C.A. 
M.C#,  will  act. as  president  of  a  Medical 
Board  in  New  Westminster,  B.C., 
with  affect  from  the  11th  instant.  _ 

Lieut.  N.*  M:  McNeil.  C.A.M.O.. 
Is  temporarily  demobilized  with  effect 
from  the  19th  to  the  80th  ultimo, 
inclusive. 

Medical  •  Boards  Victoria,.  B.  C— 
Permanent  Medical  Boards,  Mobil- 
ization Medical  Board  and  Medical 
Board  Centre  to  be  composed  as  under.: 

President,  Captain  F.  M.  Grant; 
members.  Captain'  F.  M.  Bryant, 
Lieut.  W.'E.  Scot't-Moncrleff. 

Final  Consideration  Medical  Board 
to  be  composed  as  under: 

President,  Captain  F.  M.  -  Bryant; 
members,  Doctor  O.  M.  Jones;  Doctor 
R.  L.  Fraser.  The  above  with  effect 
from  the  24th  instant. 

Captain  A.  B.  T.  McMlcklng.  Cap- 
tain C.  P.  Higgins  and  Meat.  W.  T. 
Barret  are  .  demobilized  with  effect 
from  the  24th  Instant. 

Captain  A.  J.  Gibson,.  C.A. M.C. 
C.E.F..  will  perform  the  duties  of 
eye,  ear,  nose  and  throat  specialist 
for  troops  In  Victoria  and  vlcintly, 
with  effect  from  the  10th  Instant. 

Lieut.  J.  D.  Hunter  will  perform 
the  duties  of  Medical  Officer  to  the 
Detachment  of  District  Military  Pol- 
ice, Victoria,  B.C.,  with  effect  from 
tbe  24th  instant.  ■ 

Attached.— The  undermentioned  of- 
ficers are  attached  to  "J"  Unit. 
M.H.C.C.,  for  treatment:  Major  T.  D, 
Trapp.  102nd  Battalion;  Captain  A.  B. 
Sarglson.  C.F.A.,  C.E.F.;  Lieut.  A. 
Wimbles.  5th  Battalion,  C.R.T.;  Lieut. 
O.   R.  Matthews,  47th  Battalion. 

Transfers. — The  following  transfers 
are  authorized: 

404080.  Pte.  N.  V.  Heathorn  from 
No.  11  Casualty  Unit.  C.B.F..  to  the 
2nd  Depot  Battalion.  B.  C.  Regiment, 
11-12-fr. 

516324,  Corpl.  Rob  Roy  McGregor 
from  No.  2  A.8.C.  Training  Depot. 
C.B.F.,  to  No.  11  Special  Service 
Company,  20-11-17. 

2020330,  Pte.  Walter  McDanlels 
from  the  1st  Depot  Battalion.  B.C. 
Regiment,  to  the  Forestry  Depot, 
Vancouver,  14-11-17. 

830100,  Pte.  John  Hague,  and  also 
28854,  Pte.  Frank  Conlcy  from  No. 
11  Special -Service  Company,  to  "J" 
Unit.  M.H.C.C*    6-13-17.  • 

Posting. — 522827,  Lanee-Corpl.  A. 
C.  Dee,  C;A.M.C,  O.E.F..  at  present 
attached  to  the  A.M.C,  Training  Depot 
No.  11,  will  be  taken  on  the  strength 
of  that  unit,  with  effect  from  the  12th 
Instant.     (11.  M.D.  09-201-D-8). 

Pay  and  Allowances,  Militiamen  at- 
tached to  Permanent  Force: 

The  following  extracts  from  H.  Q. 
circular  letter  No.  152,  dated  December 
6,  are  published  for  the  Information 
of  all  concerned. 

In  order  to  have  more  uniformity  in 
the  rates  of  pay  and  allowances  •  for 
those    of    the    Active    Mlfltla     (non-  I 


the  1st  December  they  ell  will  be  paid 
active  service  dates  of  par  aad  allew- 
•ances.  l.e..  regimental  pay.  field  pay. 
subsistence  and  lodging  allowance  (if 
not  provided  with  quarters  and  rations) 
aad  separation  allowances  if  married. 

When  requested  by  the  officer  con- 
cerned, tbe  change  may  be  made  from 
tbe  1st  October.  1017. 

After  the  Is*  December,  therefore, 
only  those  who  are  actually  members 
of  the  Permanent  Force  should  re- 
ceive pay  and  allowances  provided 
for  Permanent  Force  and  paid  out  of 
Permanent  Force  vote. 

Officers  of  the  Active  Militia  holding 
temporarily  a  district  staff  appoint- 
ment may  draw  the  rate  laid  down 
for  the  appointment,  in  which  case 
the  expenditure  to  chargeable  to  "Pay 
of  Staff,"  although  no  deduction  will 
be  made  on  account  of  Pension  Fund. 


OAK  BAY  HIGH  SCHOOL 


The  Oak  Bay  High  School  will  close 
the  term  on  Thursday  and  Friday  next 
with  a  concert  in  tbe  gymnasium,  the 
proceeds  of  which  will  be  handed  to  the 
Oak  Bar  branch  of  the  Bed  Cross  So- 
ciety. The  programme  will'  include 
selections  by  the  school  orchestra,  sing- 
ing, dancing,  two  scenes  from  Shakes- 
peare's "Henry  V,"  a  short  French  farce 
and  a  display  by  the  winners  of  the 
Provincial  physical  drill  competition. 
The  sale  of  tickets  has  exceeded  ex- 
pectations, but  there  are  a  few  reserved 
seats  at  60  cents  and  others  at  25  cents, 
while'  for  the  Thursday  matinee  seats 
can  still  be  had  for  10  cents.  Proceed- 
ings will  commence  at  2:30  and  t  o'clock 
on  Thursday,  December  X0,  and  at  •  p.m. 
on  Friday,  the  list.  The  school  pupils 
hope  to  be  able  to  hand  over  to  the 
society  a  keodly  sum  of,  money,  as, 
owing  to  the  drop  in  value  of  waste- 
paper,  they  have  not  made  their  usual 
fine  contribution  of  late. 
Basketball 

Prior  to  the  gym.  being  com- 
mandeered by  tbe  stagehands,  the  bas- 
ketballers  have  rendered  a  good  acount 
of  themselves,  the  girls  defeating  the 
Normal  School — who,  however,  have 
since*  turned  the  tables  in  their  own 
gym. — while  the  beys  put  ••paid'*,  to  the 
account  of  a  T.  M.  C.  A.  team  .called 
the  "Whys."  Tbe  performances  of  both 
'boys  and  girls  give  promise  of  even 
greater  success  after  the  Christmas 
holidays. 

Hookey 

The  Oak  Bay  High  School  grass 
hockey  team  (mixed)  played  a  fast  and 
exciting  game  with  the  V.  H.  8.,  and 
later  on  with  the  champion  girls'  team  j 
of  the  latter  school.  Both  games  were 
very ,  interesting  and  on  neither  occa- 
sion could  a  winner  be  declared,  so 
that  after  Christmas  a  decision  must 
be  had  aa  to  who  is  to  claim  the 
laurels. 


0KANAGAN  FARMERS  '*' 
PRAY  FOft  EXEMPTION 


Claim   That   Ceescriptlest,;  of   Farmer*' 

rl  mm  I-abe^Q  Would   Be    ; 
imperil   Calah^ty 

VBRiNOX,  Dec.  IS.— At  \  meeting  of 
the  farmers  of  Northern  Okanagan 
those  present  decided  by  resolution  to 
petition  the  government  to  exempt 
from  military  service  those  engaged 
In  agricultural  production. 

The^ resolution  declared,  ».-that  a 
"great  .number  .of  farmers'  sons'  and 
farm  laborers"  In  the  district  had 
been  refused  exemption,  and  asks  that 
all  these  boys,  as  well  as  those  who 
have  enlisted  since  conscription, 
should  be  allowed  exemption  from 
military  service. 

"Otherwise,"  it  is  stated,  "we  are 
drifting  into  a  national  and  imperial 
calamity,  ae  it  would  be  Impossible 
to  raise  sufficient  foodstuffs  for  home 
production,  much  less  to  raise  .prov 
ducts  for  export." 

The  resolution  suggests  that  pro- 
ducers of  farm  products  be  compelled 
to  remain  on  the  farms. 

. "V!*    .""■'"'  v"  "     ■• 

U.  K.  Floor  Distributor 

NEW  YORK,  Deb.  15.— George  A. 
Zabriskie,  a  member  of  the  New 
York  Produce  Exchange,  and  New 
York  agent  for  the  Plllsbury  .Flour 
Mills  Company,  today  accepted  ap- 
pointment as  head  flour  distributor 
of  the  food  administration.  He  will 
supervise  the  distribution  of  flour 
through  the  nation's  retail  trade  from 
the   miller  to   the  consumer. 

Mark  an  "X"  opposite  the  name  of 
Dr.  Tolmle,  and  put  no  other  mark  on 
your  ballot  paper. 


GIVES  MEM  flAY 


Uproarious  Farce,  "Our  Boys," 
Played  by  Students— Splen- 

•  did  Thespian  Talent  Dis- 
closed Among  Players. 


Have  Sound  Teeth 
for  Christm 


According  to  custom  the  closing  of 
University  School  for  the  Christmas 
holidays  was  marked  'by  the  boys' 
Christmas  play.  This  year  the  play 
selected   waa  "Our   Boya" 

The  gym  had  been  decked  out  in 
seasonable  greenery  and  the  walls 
were  covered  with  the  shields  and 
trophies  the  boys  have  won.  The 
stage  itself  never  looked  better.  Tbe 
scenery — all  new — was  in  excellent 
taste,  and  for  thia  tbe  boys  havo  to 
(hank  Mr.  Stewart  Clarke,  who  gave 
his  time  and  advice  most  generously. 
An  orchestra,  provided  by  tbe  kind- 
ness of  Mr.  Lytton,  gave  great  pleas- 
ure during  the  Intervals  to  the  gather- 
ing of  parents  and  friends  of  the 
school  which  filled  the  gym.  to  over- 
flowing. 

Tbe  Play 

The  first  scene  opens  at  the  house 
of  Sir  Geoffrey  Champneys  where  Sir 
Geoffrey  and  Perkyn  Middlewlck,  a 
retired  butterman,  are  expecting  the 
return  of  their  respective  sons  who 
have  been  finishing  their  education! 
on  the  continent.  Sir  Geoffrey  had 
mapped  tbe  career,  marriage  and 
everything  for  his  son  Talbot;  that 
was  his  system.  Perkyn  Middlewlck 
let  his  son  Charley  have  his  fling  and 
no  questions  were  asked;  that  was  his 
system.  The  comedy  is  concerned 
with  the  working  out  of  these  systems. 
Of  course  both  were  failures,  as  both 
sons  wanted  to  marry  the  wrong  girl. 

They  leave  home  and  have  a  strug- 
gle for  existence  In  an  attic  in  Lon- 
don, until  they  are  discovered  by  their 
respective  fathers  and  sweethearts. 

There  is  much  fun  In  the  attic  Where 
Belinda,  a  lodging-house  slave,  holds 
sway  and  where  they  all  unexpectedly 
meet.  After  the  admission  of  the  fail- 
ure of  their  systems  a  grand  recon- 
ciliation takes  place  and  nothing  mat- 
ters but  "Our  Boys." 

Characters 

Felly  1.  had  a  difficult  part  as  Sir 
Geoffrey.  He  was  a  great  success  and 
showed  that  be  thoroughly  understood 
the  character,  while  Thurburn  made 
an  excellent  Perkyn,  and  his  acting 
earned  much  applause.  Pelly  11.  aa 
Talbot,  Sir  Geoffrey's  son,  waa  much 
appreciated,  lie  had  a  fine  part  and 
made  the  moat  of  It  He  shows  great 
promise  ae  an  actor.  Mr.  Davis  very 
kindly  took  the  part  of  Charley  at  the 
last  moment,  and  his  love  scene  with 
Violet  brought  down  the  house.  Heggie 
and  i.ennle  L  made  satisfactory  but- 
lers, and  McNeill  1.  and  Mathews  ii. 
took  the  parts  of  Violet  Melrose,  the 
heiress,  and  Mary,  the  poor  cousin, 
respectively.  They  made  excellent 
young  ladies;  their  costumes  were 
elaborate  and  most  becoming.  They 
were  both  undoubted  successes.  Len- 
nie  11.  carried  off  the  part  of  Aunt 
Clarissa  most  satisfactorily.  His  voice, 
though,  was  a  give-away.  Aunty's  hat 
in  the  third  act  waa  a  thing  of  beauty. 
Marpale  took  tbe  difficult  part  of  Be- 
linda* the  lodging-house  slave.  He> 
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Military  and  Naval  Ballot  in  Victoria  District  May 

Total  in  Neighborhood  of  1 ,700— Soldiers  in 

Hospital  Voting — Any  Uniformed  Man 

Has  Right  of  Ballot 


Weut.-CoL  Hulme,  who  was,  la  ro- 
se ease  to  a  request  from  Ottawa,  to- 
talled by  Major-Oeneral  Leckle.  O.  O. 
C.  to  take  charge  of  the  Tlrran*e- 
menta  tor  the  soldiers'  vote  through- 
out Military  District  No.  11  on  Mon- 
Say,  boa  appointed  returning  officers 
tor  the  Victoria  district  aa  follow*: 

The  Willows  Camp,  Major  Major. 

Work  Point.  Col  U  W.  8.  CocK- 
burn.  who  In  turn  recommended:  Capt. 
Molcoby,  who  will  consequently  take 
complete  charge  of  the  work. 
•  Military  Convalescent  Hospital. 
Esquimau,  Lieut.  Barton. 

"Vloe- Admiral  8tory  has  been  ap- 
pointed deputy  returning  officer  In 
charge  of  the  balloting  at  the  Navy 
Tard. 

A  general  purview  shows  that  in 
the  four  places  there  arc  something 
In  the  neighborhood  of  1,700  men  en- 
titled to  vote— at  the  Willows  Camp, 
179;  Work  Point,  between  400  and 
100:  Esquimau  Hospital,  about  100; 
and  the  Dockyard,  C00. 

An  officer  la  to  be  sent  to  the  vari- 
ous hospitals  during  the  day.  At  the 
Royal  Jubilee  Hospital  Mlsa  Macken- 
ale  will  have  ready  the  names  of  the 
eighteen  patients,  ten  of.  whom  are 
bed-ridden  and  will  be  unable. to  go 
to  the  polling  booths.  They  will  do 
their  balloting  through  the  officer 
sent  out  for  the  purpose.  The  other 
eight  will  be  sent  to  the  nearest  mili- 
tary polling  station.  At  8t.  Joseph's 
Hospital  there  are  St  soldiers  and 
-sailors  and  their  vote  will  be  taken 
In  the  same  way. 

At  the  Willows  CamP  Major  Major 
Will  be  assisted  by  one  other  officer 
and  four  sergeants  in  his  duties  aa 
returning    officer.      At    the 


'The  forms  are  divided  into  five  col- 
umn* with  space*  xeaorved  for  the 
necessary  mark  under  each  of  the 
following  headings 

(1)  I  vote  for (here  space 

for  the  name  of  particular  candidate). 

(2)  I  rote  for  the  Government. 
(I)  I  vote  for  the  Opposition. 

(4)  I  vole  for  the  Independent  can- 


CD  I  vote  for  the  Labor  candi- 
date. 

Balloting  will  begin  at  all  of  the 
military  and  naval  polling  stations  at 
•  s.m.,  and  polls  win  close  at  K  p.m. 

IIS.SI.  i    ■■    ■■— —        8     I  111— 


WASHINGTON,  Dec  II.— Organisa- 
tion of  a  war  council  of  the  War  De- 
partment to  co-ordinate  all  matters  of 
supplies  for  the  armies'  at  home  and 
overseas  and  the  military  relations  be- 
tween the  armies  In  the  field  and  the 
department  was  announced  tonight  by 
Secretary  Baker.  Composing  the  coun- 
cil are  the  Secretary  and  Assistant 
Secretary  of  War  and  Major-Oeneral 
Henry  O.  Sharps,  Quartermaster-Gen- 
eral; Major-Oeneral  Araatus  M  Wea- 
ver; Major-General  Wm.  Crosier,  Chief 
of  Ordnance;  and  Major-Oeneral  Enoch 
II.  Crowder,  Provost  Marshal  General. 


THE  DAILY  COLONIST.  VICTORIA,  B.C.  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 

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A  Letter  from  Rev.  A.  P.  Shatters,  of  St.  James'  Cosrch.  Moot  real,  on 
Active  Service  with  the  OssoSlsn  Expeditionary  Forces,  Written  to  Senator 
O.  O.  Poster.    It  Tell*  the  Soldiers'  Attitude  Toward  the  Election  Tomorrow. 

I  ...        ■        ■ 


Sere  will  be  five  polling  stations  In 
1.  three  to  be  in  the  dockyard  Itself 
and  two  aboard  shine,  with  a  deputy 
returning  officer  at  each  station, 
Vtee-Admiral  Story,  of  course,  being 
In  general  charge. 

The  Work  Point  ballot  will  be  made 
up  of  men  from  the  R.C.G.A.,  R.C.B., 
C.B.,  R.C.R.,  Royal  School  of  Instruc- 
tion, Permanent  Army  Medical  Corps, 
C.P.A.8.C.,  Canadian  Ordnance  Corps, 
C.A.P.C.,  and  C.M.8.C. 


The  soldiers'  ballot  will  ho  taken 
atrictly  In  accordance  with  the  Mili- 
tary. Service  Act.  Anyone  in  uniform 
can  vote  at  any  military  polling 
booth,  and  the  voter  will  have  the 
option  of  stating  on  hie  ballot  form 
in  which  constituency  he  Is  voting. 
that  in  which  he  last  lived  for  six 
weeks  or  in .  his  own  home  constitu- 
ency. He  mast  be  able  to  show  that 
he: has  lived  in  the  particular  con- 
stituency which  he  call*  his  "home" 
constituency  for  four  months,  but  If 
he  wishes  he  can  east  hi*  vote  for 
the  candidate  whom  he  prefer*  In  the 
constituency  in  which  he  I*  serving— 
lit  the  Instance  of  the  soldiers  In  the ' 
Tietorla  district  for  the  preferred 
candidate  In  this  constituency.       ••**. 


— Photo  by  tilbion. 
-  PTBJ.  M.  HO*N*BY 
Who  left  with  the  11th  O.  M.  R.  and  trans- 
ferred on  reaehln*  France  to  the  72nd 
Battalion.  He  has  recently  bees  severely 
wounded.  Pte.  Horaaby  Is  an  old  soldier, 
havtn*  served  M  India  and  K*ypt  for  tan 
yeere  with  the  72nd  Henforthe  (Imperial). 
A  brother  Is  at  the  customs  office  here, 
and  his  wife  and  children  live  at  Bauluin 

i  „  >  ■       Street. 

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"My  Dear  Senator  Footer: 

"I  have  been  wanting  for  some  time 
to  write  you.  In  the  hope  of  discover- 
ing the  exact  condition  of  things 
politically  in  Canada.  We  are  much 
concerned  over  here  because  we  are 
quite  satisfied  that*  the  lavuo  Is  more 
tremendous  than  the  people  at  home 
think.  If  conscription  Is  not  carried 
It  wtU  be  the  gravest  disaster  that 
could  happen  In  the  live*  of  our  fight- 
ing men.  Everything  really  hang* 
upon  that  question.  Our  men  have 
done  magnificently— it  la  everywhere 
conceded  that  the  Canadian  corps  1* 
the  finest  In  the  whole  army.  In  every 
engagement  they  have  boon  splendid- 
ly successful— there  are  deeds  of 
courage  and  heroism  that  thrill  one 
to  the  core  In  fact  I  am  firmly  per- 
suaded that  human  bravery  is  higher 
than  ever  It  was  In  all  -the  long  his- 
tory of  the  past 

Wsr  Weariness 

"There  Is,  however,  a  war-weari- 
ness eetlng  in.  and  can  you  wonder 
at  it?  Humanity,  after  all,  can  only 
endure  so  much.  The  constant  mar- 
vel to  me  Is  that  it  has  held  out  so 
long— and  If  we  put  too  much  strain 
upon  it  something  will  snap.  There 
was  never  an  hour  when  we  required 
more  cheering  and  encouragement. 
Our  lads  must  be'  assured  that  the 
country -Is  behind  them.  If  by  the  de- 
cision of  the  Canadian*  electorate  that 
fact  Is  revealed,  the  future  Is  assured. 
If,  on  tbe  other  hand,  there  is  any  un- 
certainty about  the  approaching  elec- 
tion It  will  paralyse  our  effort  and  take 
the  heart  out  of  our  brave  boys.  What 
is  the  hope,  therefore?  I  am  watch- 
ing the  dispatches  anxiously,  for  I 
btand  in  g  position  of  opportunity  and 
responsibility.  It  In  my  privilege  to 
speak  to  thousands  of  those  men  every 
week.  I  can  therefore  do  much  to 
strengthen  the  morale  of  the  corps. 
Time  Is  Critical 


"But  I  do  not  want  to  buoy  them  up 
with  false  hopes.  To  be  quite  frank,  I 
am  desperately  afraid  of  the  situation 
In  Canada.  I  aee  that  Laurler  la  •re- 
signing and  a  new  leader  contem- 
plated. Also  that  Borden  Is  taking 
able  Liberals  Into  his  Cabinet.  Is  the 
election  to  be  fought  on  party  line*? 
Are  they  trying  to  eliminate  conscrip- 
tion as  ah  issue?  1  tell  you  solemnly,, 
my  dear  friend,  that  the  Canadian 
people  must  In  some  way  be  made  to 
see  that  this  time  Is  critical  beyond 
exaggeration. 

"Can  not  something  be  done  even 
yet  to  eliminate  tbe  party  issue  and 
make  tbe  election  a  straight  war  Is- 
sue? Let  the  whole  country  realise 
that  Canada's  future  depends  upon  her 
full  and  determined  prosecution  of  the 
war.  Every  available  dollar  and  man 
must  be  put  behind  the  government.  It 
matters  little  whether  the  government . 
be  Conservative  or  Liberal.  But  let  no 
mistake  be  made  that  the  government 
la  a  certain  and  vigorous  war  govern- 
ment 

Mark  an  "X"  opposite  the  name  of 
Dr.  Tolmle,  and  put  no  other  mark  on 
your  ballot  paper. 


Tej  will  forgive  me  writing  so 
strongty  but  X  know  your  position 
and  Influence  and  am  convinced  that 
your  last  ounce  of  strength  is  In  this 
struggle.  The  best  evidence  la  the 
surrender  of  your  boy.  Can  you  give 
me-  something  that  will  wing  my 
message  to  the  troops  with  directness 
and  absolute  conviction?  We  are 
facing  a  long;  dreary  Winter  and  X 
yeaxn  to  put  cheer  .  and  Inspiration 
Into  our  wonderful  lads.  • 

"I  have  had  a  busy  Summer— all 
day  and  every  day  working  amongst 
tbe  men.  Yesterday  r"  preached  four 
time*  and  spoke  to  6,000  men.  A  big 
storm  waa  on  last  night  and  all  our 
lights  were  out.  I  bad  one  candle  to 
read  over  the  verses  of  the  hymn  and 
the  men  sang'  In  otter  black  derl,TM>fT 
It  was  wlerd  and  Impressive. 

"I  must  have  mad*  a  •ghostly  kind 
of  preacher  standing  In  the  fitful  light 
of  a  tallow  dip.  How  wonderful  It 
was  to  hear  those  lads  sing  the  verse 
after  I  read  it.  They  roared  even 
when  they  couldn't  remember  the 
words. 

"We  are  on  the  move  Just  now,  io 
packing  is  the  order  of  the  day.     All 
good  wishes  and  a  thousand  regards. 
Very  sincerely  yours, 

"ALLAN  P.  SHATFORa** 


WASHINGTON,  Dec.  IB.— Government 
explosive  plants  to  supplement  the 
present  output  of  private  manufacturers 
are  to  be  built  in  the  immediate  future. 
It  was  disclosed  tonight  in  an  announce- 
ment by  Secretary  Baker  of  the  ap- 
pointment of  Daniel  v.  Jackllng,  of  San 
Francisco,  to  take  charge  of  construc- 
tion work. 


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Men's  Wriat  Watch— Was  $12.50,  now 88.30 

Men's  Wrist  Watch— Was  $10.00,  now 87.50 

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Solitaire  Diamond  Ring— Was  $73500,  now $551.25 

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Diamond  and  Ruby  Ring— Was  $600.00,  now  $450.00 

Diamond  and  Pearl  Twin  Ring— Was  $300.00,  now $225.00 

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Cut  Glass  Berry  Bowl — Was  $9.00,  now $6.75 

Cut  Glass  Berry  Bowl— Was  $7.50,  now  v .85.65 

Cut  Glass  Berry  Bowl— Was  $400,  now $2.90 

Cut  Glass  Wster  Set— Was  $12.00,  now  ...$9.00 

Cut  Glass  Water  Set— Was  $10.00,  now J  .87.50 

Cut  Glass  Cream  and  Sugar  Set— Was  $11.00,  now 

Cut  Glees  Cream  and  Sugar  Set— Was  $9.00,  now 86.75 

Cut  Glass  Cream  and  Sugflt  Set— Was  $6.00,  now $4.50 

Cut  Glass  Nappie — Was  $6.50,  now 

Cut  Glass  Nappie — Was  $5.00,  now $3.7 

Cut  Glees  Nappie— Was  $4.50,  now 

Cut  Glass  Spoon  Tray — Was  $6.00,  now  

Cut  Glass  Spoon  Tray — Was  $5.00,  now „. 

Cut  Glass  Flower  Vase    Was  $10.00,  now 

Cut  Glass  Flower  Vase—  Was  $0.00,  now 

Cut  Glass  Flower  Vess    Was  $8.50,  now  ^ , 

Cut  Glass  Electric  Lamp— Was  $75  oo,  now 850.00 

Filled  Gold  Necklets;  Bracelets,  Watches,  Chains,  Fobs,  Brooches, 

Lockets,  Knives,  Pencils,. Safety  Rasors,  Canes,  Fountain  Pens  and 

8  Complete  -Stock  of  Rogers'  TaMe  Were. 


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A  SMALL  DEPOSIT  WILL  HOLD  ANY  ARTICLE 


WE  WILL  BE  OPEN  EVERY  EVENING  UNTIL  AFTER  CH 


Diamond  Merchant*,  Jerwal- 
©t»  and  Sllvaramltha 


THE  J.  M.  WHITNEY  CO. 


RISTMAS 

• 

Yataa  and  Broad  Strict*, 

Victoria,  0.  O. 

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THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA,  B-C„  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1017. 


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B0LSHEV1K1 SHQW 
THEIR  HYPOCRISY 


Agent  Gonfers  Secretly  With 
Schledemanri  While  They 
Are  Declaiming  Against 
Proceedings, 


1L— While  the 
BolshevOn  fonrWMt  at  Pe4roerad  Is 
proclalmlnr  1U  intention  at  oonductln* 
all  negotiations  openly,  and  Is  declar- 
ing Its  hostility  to  «il  monarchic,  in- 
cluding Germany,  Philip  ScheMemann, 
the  German  majority  Socialist  leader 
aad  strong  supporter  of  hi*  govern- 
ment. Is  holding  secret  conferences  at 
Stockholm  with  the.  newly  appointed 
Workmen's  and  Soldiers*  fkpernment's 
plenipotentiary  and  representatives  In 
Stockholm,  "Vorovsky,"  also  known  as 
Orloffahy. 

Hair  Scbeidemann  arrived  hare  last 
Sunday  and  went  to  a  room  which  had 
been  engaged  for  him  by  a  former 
Russian  subject  named  Parvus,  now  a 
German  subject  The  secret  of  his 
presence  here  and  of  his  conferences 
with  Vorovsky  was  kept  so  well  that 
It  was  only  learned  today. 

A  further  Interesting  light  Is  thrown 
on  the  situation  by  the  fact  that  Trot- 
aky,  the  Bolshevikl  Foreign  Minister, 
whose  Stockholm  representative  Is  now 
working  through  Parvus  aa  Intermed- 
iary, denounced  as  a  traitor  the  same 
Parvus  In  a  paper  he  conducted  In 
Parla. 

The  Social  Demokraten,  which  has 
published  a  long  expose  of  Che  affair, 
declares  that  when  the  Dutch -Scand- 
inavian conference  was  endeavoring 
to  bring  about  a  general  democratic 
peace  the  Leninites  did  their  utmost 
to  oppose.  It 

"But  sow,  when  It  Is  a  question  of 
a  separate  peace,"  says  -the  paper, 
"with  every  possibility  of  an  Imperial- 
istic peace  at  Russia's  cost  first  of  all, 
and  then  at  the  cost  of  the  whole 
Western  Democracy — this  traitor  la  In- 
vited to  Stockholm  by  Vorosky  as  the 
proletariat  representative." 

The  Social  Demokraten  recalls  the 
German  minority  Socialists'  recent  at- 
tacks on  the  efforts  of  the  majority 
Socialists  to  represent  the  German 
Government's  desiring  an  honorable 
and  democratic  peace,  with  the  right 
of  all  nations  to  decide  their  own  des- 
tiny, and  ;  says  with  reference  to  the 
present  Bolshevik!  secret  conference 
with  Scheidemann: 

This  manner*  of  conjoining  two 
political  parties  with  such  radically 
different  principles  is  Inconceivable, 
except  on  the  assumption  of  moral 
bankruptcy  on  at  least  one  side,  and 
after  what  the  last  weeks  have  taught 
us  concerning  the  Bolnhovlkl  methods, 
It  is  not  difficult  to  see  where  such 
bankruptcy  already  exists." 

Parvus,  who  acted  as  Intermediary 
between  Scheidemann  and  Vorowsky. 
poses  as  a  majority  Socialist  and  en- 
Joys  the  German  Government's  con- 
fidence to  such  an  extent  that  he  was 
among  the  men  mentioned  at  the  time 
of  the  last  Government  changes  as 
possible  Minister  of  Finance. 

GERMAN  PIRATES 

MURDER  NORWEGIANS 


of  Xeetrel   Ceontrj 
Killed   Darin*  War-- 
Two   Non    VnmIi   Mn* 


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LONDON.  Dec.  15.— It  is  stated  offi- 
cially that  Norway  has  lost  5,000  sail- 
ors during  the  war,  a  Central  News 
dispatch  from  Cbristianla  reports.  The 
sinking  of  two  more  steamships  la 
reported  In  the  dispatch. 

The  steamship  whose  loss  la  report- 
ed by  the  Norwegian  Foreign  .Office 
are  the  Strathorne  and  Sain  Croix. 
The  Strathorne  was  torpedoed  In  the 
Mediterranean  and  18  of  her  crew 
were  saved.  .  The  San  Croix  was  tor- 
pedoed in  the  English  Channel.     Two 

men  were  lost 

■' 

General  Scott's  Recommendation* 
WASHINGTON,  Deo.  15.— Reorgan- 
isation of  the  War  Department  on  a 
sound  general  staff  basis  and  adoption 
of  universal  service  as  a  national  pol- 
icy are  recommended  In  the  last  an- 
nual report  of  Major-General  Hugh  L. 
Scott  as  chief  of  staff.  The  docu- 
ment Is  devoted  almost  wholly  to  a 
discussion  of  the  staff's  position,  Gen- 
eral Scott  explaining  that  his  long 
absence  in  Russia  and  Ma  "impending 
departure  for  France."  gave  him  lit- 
tle time  to  prepare  an  adequate  ac- 
count of  the  army's  preparations  for 
the  war. 


A  Fight  for  Lift 

It  has  bass  If  kt  or  die  for  many  of  n» 

the  past  aad  the  lucky  people  an 

aa»  who  have  suffered,  bat  who  are 


well 


suffered, 
they 


signal  la  time  to  eeriest  their 
trouble  with  that    wonderful    aaw  die 


MEDICAL  MEN  MU.1 

IN  SEATTLE  IN  1918 

'  with  the  ejection  of  Dr.  MJRon  a. 
Sfrgfo  ef  Seattle  as  pi  est  dent  aad  the 
•election  of  Seattle  aa  the  place  of 
msstlng  neat  year,  the  annual  con- 
vention of  the  North  Paotfto  Surgical 
Association  concluded  Saturday  after- 
noon la  the  Belmont  House,  The 
eeeocJatton  ambraeea  medical  men  of 
Oregon,  Washington  and  British  Co- 
lumbia. 

Other  officers  elected  werei  First 
vice-  president,  Dr.  B.  F.  Tucker  of 
Portland;  second  vice 'president  Dr. 
George  Gordon  of  Vancouver;  secre- 
tary-treasurer. Dr.  R.  D.  Forbes  of 
Seattle:   councillor.  Dr.  A.  Raymond 

at  fldbAltl#. 

The  papers  read  at  the  convention 
emphasised  features  of  war  surgery, 
particularly  gunshot  wounds  and  skull 
features. 

Among  the  papers  were:  "Perfor- 
ated Gastric  Ulcer,"  by  Dr.  A.  O.  Lee 
of  Seattle;  "Some  of  the  Benefit*  of 
Gastric  Lavage  with  Report  of  Illus- 
trative Case  of  General  Peritonitis," 
by  Dr.  Park  W.  WUHs  of  Seattle;  "So- 
Called  Neurasthenia  from  a  Surgical 
Standpoint"  by  Dr.  H.  W.  RIggs  of 
Vancouver;  "Operative  Treatment  of 
Fractures,"  by  Dr.  Charles  D.  Hunter 
of  Tacoma;  "Bone  Transplant*,"  by 
Dr.  Milton  Q,  Sturgts  of  Seattle. 

kaiserInTends 

offer  of  peace 


of  Dr. Pieree's, called' 'An-u-rk.' 
promptly  host  these  wars- 
ef  which  are    dfoay    spells, 
irregularity  of  the  urine  or  the 


ties*  take  plenty  of  exercise  la  Ike  open 
ear,  avoid  a  heavy  meat  diet,  drink  freely 

AmuT^ul^streaftb.).  Tea  wflL  la 
a  short  time,  Sad  that  you  are  one  of  the 
%■  ladoresra  of  Aaark 


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X    hi 


arts.    '  When    X 
MX 


m  the 


end    an 

ever  my  body.  The 

eem^'and 
•tea.    All  of 


and  X 

of  allkld- 


T»  Qeeea  St  So. 
■^^ ».    g\m+ i«ea»  ^asAaBaat  •sjffevesl 

etiioly  with  earns  m  kb  hash  far  three 
gear  weeks.     Be   mil  to  take 


sad  hi  three  or 


his 


boat  Jp»  mm*  totter,  and  aaw  he  says 
mat  am  nam  haeaB  goee.    It  Is  with 

2  that  wo  reomammd  A.ork."— 


Says  He  Will  Throw  on  En- 
tente Responsibility  for 
Bloodshed  In  Coming  Year 
—Drive  Against  Italy. 


LONDON,  Dec  »1.— Germany  Is  to 
make  another  peace  offer  at  the- 
Chrtstmas  season,  according  to  an  un- 
official dispatch  from  Berlin,  received 
In  Geneva.  Emperor  William,  it  is  re- 
ported, will  extend  the  offer  in  his 
Christmas  message,  declaring  that  the 
responsibility  for  bloodshed  in  the 
coming  year  will  He  with  the  Entente 
If  It  rejects  the  proffer. 

Meanwhile  Germany  and  Austria- 
Hungary  are  continuing  their  military 
drive  southward  from  the  Alps,  and 
coupling  this  threat  of  crushing  Italy 
with  the  menace  of  a  German  offen- 
sive on  the  western  front,  a  menace 
rendered  more  serious  by  the  release 
ef  hundreds  of  thousands  of  troops 
from  the  Russian  front  because  of  the 
virtual  elimination  of  Russia  from  the 
war.  ■* 

The  attack  in* its  present  phase  is 
centering  upon  Monte  Berotta,  north- 
west of  Monte  Grappa  and  Just  to  the 
cast  of  the  Brenta.  Advices  from  the 
front  report  only  a  very  slight  yield- 
ing in  the  face  of  several  attack*  In 
whioh  the  enemy  sacrificed  iarge  num- 
bers of  troops.' 

The  tentative  thrusts  which  are 
being  made  by  the  Germans  on  the 
Franco- Belgian  fronts,  as  If  a  weak 
spot  In  ths  Entente  line  was  being 
sought  out,  are  being  countered  after 
each  hostile  movement 
■■ 


"STABAT  MATER" 


RoMlal'n  B««utlfui  Oratorio  will  Be  Given 
at  at.  Aadrew'a  Cathedral 
is  AM  ef  Halifax 


The  following-  In  the  programme  ef  the 
"Stabat  Mater.-'  which  la  to  be  aenc  at 
flt.  Andrew**  .  Cathedral  Tuesday  even- 
Inr  In  aid  ef  the  lied  Cross  fond  for  the 
Halifax  sufferers.  The  soloists  are  Mrs. 
Maedonald  Fahey,  Mrs.  Jeaao  Lena-field,  Mr. 
W.  Anthony  Williams  and  Mr.  James 
Hunter: 

1.    Chorua    and    Quartet— "Stabat    Mater." 
Incidental       Quartet — Mrs.      J.      Maedonald 

Fahey.    Mra.    Jesse    A.    I^onefleld,    Messrs. 

W.  Anthony  Williams  and  James  Hunter. 

J.    Air    (Tenor)—  "Cajua   Anhnam"    

Mr.    W.    Anthony   Williams 

I.    Duet     (1st    and    2nd    soprano) — "Qala 

eat  homo"   ...Mrs.  J.  Maedonald  Fahey 

and    Mm.    Jesse    LonaOeld. 

4.  Air    <Baaa>— "Pro   peccatls"    

Mr.  James  Hunter 

5.  Recitative    (Baas)    and    Chorus—  "Eta, 
mat*r"    Mr.   James  Hunter 

t.   Quartet — "Saacta  mater"    

Mrs.  J.  Maedonald  Fahey.  Mm.  Jess* 
I^oaefleld.  Mr.  W.  Anthony  Williams. 
Mr.    Jamas   Hunter. 

7.  Cavatlna       (lad      Soprano) — "Fae      St 

portem"    Mrs.    Jesse  Uongfleld 

Intermission  of  five  mlnutea  during  which 

Mr.   O.    Jennings   Burnett   will   play  ea   the 
organ— 

Overture    In    C    major Holllns 

At  this  point  a  collection  will  be  taken 
up  in  aid  of  the  Red  Cross  Fund  for  the 
Halifax    sufferers. 

8.  Air    (lit    Soprano)    and    Chorus — Mtn- 
flammatus"    ....Mra.  J.  Maedonald  Fahey 

I.    Quartet — "Quaado   corpus"    ....4 

Mra.    J.    Maedonald    Fahey.    Mrs.    Jess* 

Lonrfletd.     Mr.    W.    Anthony    Williams, 

Mr.   James  Heater. 
IS.  Final*— "la  sempltema  aaeeala    Ames." 
Conductor:    Mr.   Frank  J.   Sehl. 
Organist:    Mr.  O.    Jennings   Burnett. 

The  audience  Is  requested  to  respect  the 
sanctity  of  the  church  by  refraining  from 
applause    and    loud    conversation. 


NEW  CHIEF  STARTS 

SEATTLE  CLEAN-UP 


Make 


SEATTLE,  Dec  11. — Federal  and 
municipal  officers  tagaxht  made  raids 
of  downtown  resorts  which  resulted 
In  about  300  arrests.  Including  al- 
leged draft  evaders.  I.W.W.  and  un- 
desirables. It  was  regarded  aa  the 
drat  move  of  the  now  chief  of  police, 
J.  F.  Warren,  to  clean  up  Seattle  and 
gain  revocation  of  the  military  order 
cloning  Seattle  to  Camp  Lewis  sol- 
diers. | 

Chief  of  Police  Warren  announced 
tbat  the  raid  was  the  first  of  a  num- 
ber he  intends  to  make  aad  will  con- 
tinue to  make  until  the  city  hi  free 
from  undesirables. 


Two  additional  raids 
tonight  by  sheriff  John  Stringer  end 
deputies  working  Independently  ef  the 
police  department  and  Federal  agent*. 
The  sheriffs  men  raided  alleged 
gambling  games  aad  arrested  §7,  of 
>  were / Chinas*  and  tern  ne> 
ts.oee. 


view  ef 


FBTROaRAD.   Dec    is.— u 

fJoveiwmentm  prepeied  to  ro- 
of the 
M. 
rltlsens  evader  erreet  In 
a  view  to  their  return  to 
Tiissbi 


&#***, 


Given 
Away  on  Christmas  Eve 


No  matter  how  much  or  how  little  you  wish  to  spend  on  Christ- 
mas gifts — no  matter  for  whom  it  is  intended — you  can  rely  upon 
our  exclusive  stock  to  produce  something  both  sensible  and  satis- 
factory. On  this  page  you  will  find  many  excellent  suggestions. 
Read  them  carefully,  and  remember,  "please,  that  there  is  one  extra- 
ordinary inducement  for  you  to  shop  here.  You  may  be  lucky 
enough  to  win  the  $1,000  Overland  Car  we  intend  to  give  away  on 
Christmas  Eve!  A  coupon,  good  for  one  estimate,  ft  given  with 
every  dollar  you  spend. 


TwrlBj 


Store  Open 

Until  9:30 

Every  Evening 

This  Week 


An  assortment  of  the  fashionable  Wide-End  Ties, 
in  good  quality  silks  and  satins.     Fancy  and  fig- 
ured patterns,  as  well  as  a  great  variety  of  stripe 
desk's  is  included.     Every  Tie  boxed       svps 
separately.    -Price  ....*. •  •*£ 

A  host  of  exclusive  patterns — all  expressly  tailored 
to  our  order.  Travel  where  you  will,  you  will 
rarely  see  such  an  assortment  of  good  quality 
Ties  as  we  are  now  offering  at  the  £|  Jffk 
unusually  low  price  of «)/  1  eJJU 


The  finest  range  we  have  ever  displayed  at  this 
price.  Each  line  has  been  carefully  selected  from 
fhe  stocks  of  the  leading  Canadian,  American  and 
British  manufacturers.  There  is  an  immense 
variety  of  hues  and  designs  to 
choose  from.     Price 


$1.00 


The  finest  Neckwear  that  the  leading  English  neck- 
wear houses  can  show,  many  of  them  made  spe- 
cially for  us.  In  the  display  there  is  a  wealth  of 
smart  designs  and  beautiful  shades. 
Price 


$2.25 


Buy  Your  New  Suit  or 
Overcoat  at  O'ConnelPs 

This  Week  and  Save 


As  an  extra  inducement  for  ypu  to  buy  your  new  Suit  or .  Overcoat  at 
O'Connell's  this  week,  we  offer  a  flat  discount  of  $5.00  off  any  garment.  All 
our  merchandise  is  marked  h\  plain  figures,  and  the  values  are  unusually  good. 


' 


Prices — 


$20.00,  $30.00,  $35.00 


• 


Handkerchiefs 

Pure  Irish  Linen  Handkerchiefs.     They  come 

-direct  to  us  from  headquarters — Glendinning- 

McLeish  &  Co.,  Belfast.     Big  values  at 

25c  to  $1.00 


The  Sensible  Gift  That 
Is  Always  Appreciated 


. 


■ 


Dressing 


— and   House  Coats  are  items  much  in  favor  as 
Christmas  presents.      We  are  showing  them  this 
week  in  some  particularly  good  shades  and  quali- 
ties.    Prices— 

$7.50  to  $18.00  , 


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Cashmere  Hose  .  ...50*£ 

Cashmere  Hose,  extra  soft,  durable  quality  .  .65*? 
Cashmere  Hose,  shades  tan,  navy  and  grey  . .  .75*£ 

Silk  Hose,  50c  and 75< 

Fancy  Silk  Hose,  good  shades,  with  smart  clocks, 

/  jC       lO       •eeeoeoeooeosaeseoeooaaooaeeeee*  ^  JLe  *#" 


j  ' 

When  in 


ee.e.    ...«** 


doubt — Buy  Fun!  You  need 
never  fear  that  a  gift  of  Furs  will  not  be  appre- 
ciated. They  will.  Furs  are  always  fashion- 
able and  none  more  so  than  the  exclusive 
designs  made  up  and  imported  by  the  firm  of 
O'Connell's,  Ltd.  Here  are  a  few  prices  to  aid 
you  in  your  buying: 

Black  Fox  Scarves  and  Muffs— Each,  $.25.00  to  S40.00 
Black  Fox  Extra  Choice  Scarves  and  Muffs — Each,  $40.00 

hO  a  •   *   *  *   •   e'e*   eee*>eee*ae*ee*e«*e*ee*   e  f  *   e  e   *  O  e  e  a  ■  S  ^r  *>  ^wa^wwe* 

Taupe  Fox  Sets— Specially  priced  at S150.00 

Taupe  Wolf  Sets — Popular  design  and  an  excedingly 
smart   shade    STS.OO 

Fancy  Collarettes — Made  of  natural  and  blue  Lynx, 
Alaska  Sable  or  Hudson  Seal.    Prices,  $3500  to  BTO.OO 

Sable  Set— Beautiful  Hudson  Bay  Sable  Set,  large  barrel 
shape  muff  trimmed  with  natural  tails  and  paws.  Scarf 
to  match.    Worth  $.100.00.    Specially  priced  at  S22R.OO 

Hudson  Seal  Coat — English  dressed  skins;  lined  through- 
out with  soft  pussy  willow  satin.  Plain  or  fur  trimmed. 
Prices.  $215.00  to* SWS.OO 

Odd  Lihas  of  Scarves  and  Muffs.  The  pelts  are  Hudson 
seal,  Persian  lamb,  mink  and  opossum.  Prices 
1  roiii    ........... 


>..... ............ 1 


Black  Russian  Wolf  Sets 


........ 


......... 


•25.00 


Shirts 


Umbrellas       Woolen  Mufflers 


Rugs 


English  Wool  Taffeta  Shirts  in  a  splen-  We  are  n0w  fnowing  a  well  assorted  Soft,  AH -Wool  Mufflers  in  such  shades  as  sky  Motor  Rags,  in  guaranteed  all-wool  quality, 
guarameedTadelessf*  tern8^,lco^'"  range  of  Gentlemen's  Umbrellas  at  blue,  old  rose,  yellow  snd  plain  white.  British  make  and  absolutely  unprocurable* 
Price   .'........ sJOeUU        prices  from  $2.00  to  fT.sW        Prices,  $1.75  to .,... $3.50       today  at  oar  prices,  $13.50  to $30.00 


E&Wjej^sg^H 


Ladles'  Silk  Mufflers 

Silk  Knitted  Mufflers,  in  a  wide  variety  of  plain  shades 
and  beautifully  blended  hues.  Prices  from  $2.50 
to $S*0 

Hats 

A  Gift  of  a  Hat  for  Father  or  Brother— get  it  here 
and  you  will  please  him.  Our  display  is  made  up 
of  the  newest  shades  and  shapes.    Prices— 

$3.50  to  $6.00 


.' 


/ 


"Yoe/ll  Like  Oar  ClofW'- 

111 7— Government  Street— 1 117 


Bags 

Leather  sad  Leatherette  Traveling  Bags  and  Salt 
Cases— Superior  vslues  st  $750  up  to SaO.OO 

Suspenders 

Fancy  Silk  Webb  Suspenders,  complete  in  Christmas 
box.    Good  vslues  at 

♦75c  to  $1.50 


-***,^*v% 


LA  PLAZA 

CIGARS 

"Made  for  the  West 

—which  wants  the  Best.'' 

MOW  SOLD   IN   THREE  SIZES 

irsectos  3  lss*3se. 

vtadbtes  •  *  lor  Me. 

3  for  35c. 


THK OAILY 


njst,  vieruKiA.  b.c,  sunuay,  December  16,  1917. 

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Continued 


Pag*  « 


that  (n  which  Mr.  H.  0.  Clements  to 
porUftjjkUac  In  Comoa-AlbernL  Bot 
lltUenews  has  etmv  through  of  Ms 
activities.  His  oppoMnl,  Mr.  W.  W. 
B.  Mclnnes,  I*  regarded  as  MM  strong*- 
est  of  the  Laurler-Llberals  to  Britten 
Oefuwbta, 'but  br  will  Im  strong,  in- 
dMd,  If  he  to  sble  to  wrest  too  con- 
stituency from  tbo  tot*  member.  Mr. 
Clements  to  •  shrewd  campaigner  and 
t ho  strength  of  his  cause  will  win  him 
hundreds  of  vote*  Hte  past  record 
has  boon  •  good  one.  Bo  has  alloys 
boon  ready  to  sacrifice  himself  to  look 
after  the  needs  of  othera.  Tbo  ener- 
(1m  bo  boo  oxortod  ot  Ottawa  bore 
boon  out  forth  not  only  on  behalf  of 
bio  own  constituent*  but  oteo  for 
other*,  no  matter  from  whore  they 
una  If  ho  considered  their  requests 
wore  Just  Mr.  Clements'  fate  will  be 
followed  with  the  keenest  mtoreet  by 
Victorian*  and  his  many  friends 
throughout  the  Dominion.  The  best 
wo  can  wish  him  to  that  ho  win  bo 
one  of  a  solid  Vancouver  Island  repre- 
sentation which  will  go  to  Ottawa 
pledged  to  throwing  Canada's  entire 
strength  Into  our  war  effort. 


crafts  by 


argne  under  shell  lire. 


by  ceasing,  by 
ho  wants  yj 


OB  the  toswe  of  thto  ballot  hangs  oar 
deetlar.  Thto  Is  Canada's  parUag  of 
the  ways.  One  wag  lies  vtotorgS  the 
other  Is  to  dishonor  and  defeat. 

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Russia  was  defeated  to  this  war  by> 
reactionaries   and   spies   of  Oermaby. 
Canada  deoldee  tomorrow  whether  or 
not  she  will  share  her  fata. 


If  the  Military  Bervlee  Act/  to  de- 
feated by  the  election  of  Sir  Wilfrid 
Laurler  to  power  the  end  of  our  part 
to  the  war  to  to  sight  Only  the  soul 
of  an  army  to  Flanders  will  bo  loft  to 
celebrate  for  as  the  victory  that  to 
certain. 


In  March  and  April  last  Canada's 
infantry  tosses  outnumbered  her  re- 
cruits 7  to  ,1.  In  August  the  Iosms 
were  •  to  1.  The  proportion  to  greater 
since  then.  Without  the  Military  Ber- 
vlce  Act  our  army  at  the  front  would, 
to  the  course  of  time,  •  be  only  a 
memory. 


ALOOf  ENEMIES 


Sir   Wilfrid 
W.  hop*  the  stops  wMlno(|       • 

be  confined  to  Nov*  Scotia  " 


Wo  can  deeply. sympathise  with  the 
attitude  of  intense  Indignation  which 
has  sprang  up  in  Nova  Scotia  against 
enemy  aliens.  We  urge,  with  all  our 
rower,  that  the  Government  pay  close 
t  ttention  to  the  requests  that  are 
being  made  for  Internment  Rightly 
or  wrongly,  the  feeling  to  growing  that 
the  Halifax  horror  wgs'lhe  result  of  a 
deliberate  German  plot  The  truth 
will  be  ascertained  some  day,  for 
murder  will  out  All  Over  the  country 
pa tt lotto  ettteaas  arc  becoming  right- 
eously Incensed  against  the  campaign 
of  pro-German  pacifism.  Their  wrath 
Is  rising,  as  Is  shown  by  the  feeling 
In  Neva  Scotia,  whoee  inhabitants 
have  been  brought  face  to  face  with 
suffering  and  death  on  a  scale  never 
previously  experienced  in  Canada.  The 
Government  Is  taking  steps  to  ascer- 
tain particulars  of  the  enemy  alien 
Influences, 
not 

will  extend  throughout  the  Dominion. 
•  German  Intrigue.  In  all  Its  forms, 
must  be  blotted  out  In  Canada,  for 
otherwise  our  efforts  In  the  war  will 
be  stunned.  The  tune  has  come  to 
aeat  mare  strenuously  than  ever  to  the 
past  with  the  enemies  In  our  midst 
The  menace  of  their  presence  Is  grow- 
ing. The  S5,000  wooden  crosses  which 
mark  tie  graves  of  fallen  Canadians 
ir  Europe  are  our  warrant  for  stifling 
for  ever  those  who'  are  attempting'  to 
paralyse  our  efforts  tin  the  war.  Our 
national  purpose  must  be  inflexible. 
All  the',  forces  seeking  to .  undermine 
our  resolution  must  be  stilled.  The 
Halifax  horror  Is  a  summons  from 
close  at  home  to  make  a  repetition  of 
that  happening  by  the  agency  of  the 
enemy  an  Impossibility.  The  people's 
wrath  will  gather  when  they  come  to 
a  full  '  realisation  that' '  there  Is  a 
definite  campaign  afoot  to  stay  their 
hand  in  the  war  and  build  up  a  public 
opinion, In  favor  of  a  German  peace 
vhlch  means  autocracy  victorious  Jn 
the  was.  .It  la  dMncuJt  to  persuade 
our  easy-going  cltteens.  that  right  in 
their  midst  under  the  guise  of  pacifism 
nnd  often  from  entirely  unexpected 
sources,  there  te  ah  undercurrent  of 
intrigue  under  way.  During  the  pres- 
ent election  campaign  It  has  thrown 
Its  fall  weight  to  the  cause  of  Sir 
Wilfrid  Laurler  because  It  knows,  if 
he  Is  returned  to  power, -it  will  be  a 
mandate  on  the  part  of  .the  people 
that  we,  have  done  enough  in  the  war. 

Allen  enemies,  or  those  whom  they 
have  won  to  their  way  of  thinking,  do 
not  openly  advocate  Canada's  aban- 
donment of  the  war  In  Victoria;  they 
are  too  shrewd  for  that  But  In  the 
East  and  in  some  parts  of  the  Prairie 
Brovlncee  where  the  populations  are 
ot  Allen  extraction  Jn  great  part,  or 
where  aatl-Brittoh  elemento  predomin- 
ate, they  make  no  secret  of  the  belief 
that  with  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurler  In  power 
Canada,**  part  In  the  war  will  cease. 
These  are  the  factors  with  which  all 
vho  love  their  country  will  have  to 
reckon  If  their  country's  prestige  is  to 
be  maintained.  The  first  step  Is  to 
Intern  all  alien  enemies  who  are  known 
and  suspected  of  holding  pro-German 
views.  When  this  te  done  we  venture 
to  any  that  pacifism  will  fall  to  find 
any  further  converts  until  victory  to 
won.  If  we  want  to  defeat  the  enemy 
In  Flanders  It  le  essential  that  we  pat 
the  quietus  to  his  efforts  at  horn*. 


"The  Important  victories  (at  Pas- 
scbendaele)  could  be  won  only  by  de- 
termined men  convinced  of  the  Justice 
of  the  cause  for  which  they  fought 
and  died.  They  gave  their  lives  that 
Canada  and  the  Empire  might  live, 
and  we,  their  survivors  and  successors, 
stand  ready  to  do  the  same  In  memory 
Of  them."— Lleui. -General  Currle. 


We  urge  every  one  of  our  readers  to 
study  Mr.  Arthur  Melgnen's  speech  at 
Vancouver  yesterday,  which  we  give  in 
full.  It  to  an  Inspiring  utterance — to 
our  way  of  thinking  the  best  of  the 
campaign.  It  sets  forth  the  issue  In 
flaming  colors  and  telle,  in  an  unan- 
swerable way.  what  Canada's  decision 
tomorrow  will  mean  to  her  future. 
-—-** •'*■'  -^_ 


•  Canada's  army,  telegraphs  Lieut. - 
General  Currle,  goes  onwards  and  on- 
wards "for  the  sake  of  the  loved  ones 
they'  left  behind,  for  the  sake  of  honor 
and  liberty  and  with  the  Arm  belief 
in  our  hearts  that  we  shall  be  sup- 
ported and  upheld  by  all  true  Can- 
adians.'* 


Laurie/  says  there,  is 
to  provide  reinforce- 
ments for  our  army.  General  Currle 
believes  that  those  to  be  assembled 
under  the  Military  Service  Act  will 
not  arrive  until  the  army  has  already 
felt  the  acute  pinch  for  lack  of  them. 
Who  Is  most  likely  to  be  correct? 


"The  Prime  Minister  of  England  a 
few  weeks  ago  called  to  the  children 
of  this  Empire  in  every  land  to  "show 
to  the  world  the  ancient  temper  of 
pur  race  and  rise  as  one  man  against 
*tbetfoe.  Let  every  man  and  every 
woman  keep  these  words  flaming  In 
front  for  40  hours  mere  and  the  day 
will  be  saved  for  Canada."— Mr.  Arthur 
Melghen  at  Vancouver  last  night 

From  the  bote  that  Canada  will 
sound  tomorrow  200.ooo.ooo  of  people 
will  take  either  courage  or  despair. 
From  the  note  sounded  the  Hohen- 
sbriern  Judges  the  temper  and  the 
pluck  of  tl)e  Anglo-Saxon  race.  That 
is  one  of  Mr.  Arthur  Melghen's  esti- 
mates of  the  Importance  of  our  eloc- 
ution decision. 


they   have 


tbefr 


leanings  lb  this  etectloa-to 
they  are  ■linag  the  an  seal  is  within 
who  are  lighting  against  oar  army  to 
the  acid.  That  is  how  far  their  pro- 
filsissanlshi  goes  In  this  country.  It 
probably  would  go  farther  If  It  got  the 
etstfei  i  Happily  tbefr  numbers  arc 
few. 


General  Currle  Is  pleading  for  rein*. 
forcemento.  Those  In  Canada  who  do 
not  want  those  reinforcements  to  be 
sent  have  endeavored  to  offset  the 
affect  of  hte  plea  by  stating  that  he 
baa  been  forced  to  resign  tils  com- 
mand. Thto  report  Is  absolutely  er- 
roneous, but  It  shows  the  depths  to 
which  politics  can  be  dragged  by  those 
who  are  fighting  a  losing  cause. 


If  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurler  is  elected  to 
power  tomorrow  the  Military  Service 
Act  will  be  defeated.  Yet  one  of  the 
planks  In  his  platform  te  to  take  a 
referendum  «.n  thei  measure  at  some 
tlhte  in  the  future.  And,  When  he 
would  take  that  referendum,  he  would 
give  the  vote  to  all  the  enemy-aliens 
in  the  country  and  to  everyone  else 
who  would  make  doubly  s  sure  of  Its 
defeat  a  second  time. 


Where  do  you  want  tomorrow's  re- 
■ult  celebrated— In  London  or  Berlin  t 


Union  Government  has  been  formed 
a«  an  alliance  against  Germany,  and 
against  everything  that  Germany 
stands  for.  Including  Bololsm  and  all 
Its 


Sir  Wilfrid  Laurler  wants  to  get  re- 


.  The  canard  spread,  not  only  among 
the  French-Canadians,  but  also  by  Sir 
Wilfrid  Laurler  himself,  that  Lieut  - 
Ocneral  Currle  had  resigned  his  com- 
mand because  of  the  heavy  loss  at 
Paaschendaele  is  officially  contradicted, 
as  will  be  noted  In  our  news  columns 
today.  We  know  the  character  of  the 
campaign  being  conducted  In  Quebec, 
but  It  te  Incredible  that  Sir  Wilfrid 
Laurler,  la/  a  public  speech,  should 
have  mode  a  statement  for  which  be 
had  absolutely  no  Justification. 

*■ 

No  delegate  of  the  American  Feder- 
ation of  Labor  will  take  part  in  a 
conference  in  which  the  Socialist  Party 
of  the  United  States  te  represented. 
This  Is  because,  the  declaration  of  the 
Socialists  at  their  recent  special  con- 
vention at  St  Louis  was  nothing  more 
or  toss  than  pro-German  and  anti- 
Ally.       Socialists     nowhere    represent 


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FIFTY  YtARS  AGO  TODAY 


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rted   te  ate  mMn 

aim  see   at   he*  •«*•«*,.   m, TsbifaOea* 

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sad  several   ~ 


the  most  assiduous  cam- 
palgnera  on  nehatf  of  the  Union  Gov- 
ernment have  been1  Mr.  T.  A.  Pauline, 
MPJr\,  and  Mr.  F.  J.  Stacpoole.  Both 
gentlemen  are  staunch  Liberals,  but 
like  all  the  best  of  their  patriotic 
faith,  have  thrown  In  their  lot  with 
the  Unionists  for  the  sake  of  the  sol- 
diers in  tbo  trenches.  Messrs.  Paulina 
and  Stacpoole  have  given  up  much  of 
their  time  aad  all  their  enthusiasm 
for  the  cause.  The' latter  not  only 
spoke  at  many  meetings  on  the  Island 
but  also  went  to  the  Interior  to  lend 
hte  support  to  the  campaign  being 
conducted  by  Mr.  R.  F.  Green.  Mr. 
Pauline,  who  Is  one  of  our  best  known 
aad  most  highly  respected  citizens, 
has  done  exactly  as  everyone  expected 
he  would,  and  he  has  been  an  asset 
of  considerable  strength  10  the  cause 
ct  Unionism. 


ARTILLERY  STEPS  UP 
IN  SOCCER  LEAGUE 


Fifth  Regiment  Team  Con- 
spicuously Outclasses  In- 
fantry on  a  Sflppery  Field 
Yesterday— Score  Is  6  to  0 


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i  ins  ot/is  nepci  inwTii'  iviD]  piayoo  ino 
Infantrymen,  .down  to  .  a  ■core  of  .  ft 
to  0  lit  the  Soccer  League  yesterday. 
The  Willows  ground  was  In1  slippery 
condition  and  did  not  contribute  to 
brilliant  play.  As.  a  result  .of .  that 
handicap  the  periods  were  cut  to  8ft 
minutes  each  way. 

The  Artillerymen  established  an 
ascendancy  over  their  opponents  from 
the  first  blast  of  the  whistle  and  scored 
within  the  first  minute  of  play.  The 
■core  at  the  conclusion  of  the  first 
half  was  9  to  0,  with  the  Infantrymen 
still  in  the  trench.  Change  of  ends 
gave  the  latter  the  assistance  of  a 
strong  wind,  which  rallied  them  some- 
what, but  at  no  time  during  the  game 
were  they  able  to  play  into  tbo  5th 's 
territory  with  any  show  of  an  offensive. 
With  a  pair  Of  fast  f orwarde  in  spieadM 
form  the  artillery  wing  made  a  great 
game  crowding  In  four  more  scores 
and  leaving  the  Infantry  with  a  clean 
slate. 


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Berlin    Official    Statement  in 
Regard  to  Negotiations  With 
.  Bolsheviki — Petrograd   Dis- 
patch Speaks  of  Conditions, 


AMSTERDAM.  Deo.  19.— A  treaty 
between  Russia  and  Germany  haa 
been  formulated,  according-  to  an  of- 
ficial German  statement  received 
here  today. 

At  yesterday's  session  of  the  Rus- 
sian end  German  representatives,  dis- 
cussion of  the  proposed  treaty  was 
postponed  until  today.  The  German 
announcement  follows: 

"On  the  part  of  both  sides  the  con- 
ditions and  draft  of  a  treaty  were 
finally  formulated  In  the  plenary  sit- 
ting Friday^  As,  however,  the  Rus- 
sian delegates  desired  to  obtain  sup- 
plementary instructions  on  some 
points  from  their  Government,  the 
general  discussions  were  postponed 
until  Saturday."  % 


This  Is  the  first  Intimation  that  the 
Russian  and  German  delegates  have 
carried  their  deliberations  further 
than  the  consideration  of  an  armis- 
tice, although  a  Petrograd  dispatch 
yesterday  quoted  Leon  Trotsky,  Bol- 
chevlkl  Foreign  Minister,  to  the  ef- 
fect that  If  an  armistice  should  be 
signed  the  Russian  delegates  would 
have  the  power  to  enter  Into  peace 
negotiations. 

The  formulation  of  a  treaty  would 
be  preceded  by  definite  conclusion  of 
peace  end  settlement  of  the  terma  It 
is  possible,  however,  that  the  word 
"treaty"  as  used  In  the  Amsterdam 
dispatch  Is  a  loose  translation  from 
the  German  and  that  the  statement 
refers  to  an  armistice  agreement.  - 
Armistice  Negotiations 

LONDON,  Dec.  16. — A  Petrograd 
dispatch  dated  Friday  announced  the 
resumption  of  Russo-German  arm- 
istice negotiations,  and  says  they  are 
now  concerned  with  the  transport  of 
troops  from  the  front,  the  question 
of  the  seas  and  conditions  of  frater- 
nisation. Russia  maintains  her.  at- 
titude la  respect  to  transportation  of 
German  troops  to  other  fronts,  con- 
tending that  the  Germans  should  not 
send  men  from  the  Bast  to  France 
and  Belgium. 

The  Petrogreel  newspapers  an- 
nounce that  Germany  had  withdrawn 
her  demand  for  disarmament  of  the 
entire  Russian  army. 

Bolshevik  I  units  at  Kiev  have  been 
disarmed  by  the  Ukrainians  and  sent 
to   their  homes. 

In  one  Instance,  the  Bolshevik! 
troops  In  Kiev  restated  disarmament 
and  numerous  casualties  resulted. 

The  Bolahervtkt  committee  of  the 
11th  Army  Corps  has  asked  for  the 
recall  of  Major  Ptehon,  head  of  the 
French  mffltary  mission,  for  pretest, 
agitation  in  the  army 
the  Bateate  Allies. 


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Victoria  Public  Market  Stall 

Market  Days,  Dec.  ax,  as  and  aa 
Dont  Fail  to  Visit  the  Market  and  See  Our  Display  of 

POULT  R Y 

Turkeys,  Geese,  Ducks,  Chickens 
Chickens,  Turkeys,  Geese,  Ducks 
Geese,  Chickens,  Ducks,  Turkeys 

Market  Open  AJI  Day  on 
Friday,  asst,  Saturday,  asnd,  and  Monday,  aath 


NAMES' CLUB 


HOLDS  EXHWHON  ~^= 


Much  Interest  Taken  1n  Display 
at  Duncan — Alt  In  Readiness 
for  Federal  Election  on  Mon- 
day. 


Stop  and  Realize 

Women!  Women  I  How  foolish 
•pending  all  day  Monday  In  the 
«uh  tub  when  the  Wet  Wish 
does  the  whole  family  washing 
at  the  low  coat  of 

25  Pounds  for  75c 

which  la  the  average  size  wash- 
ing. Tomorrow  is  wash  day, 
why  not  phone  for  our  auto  to 
calf?       WE    AIM    TO    PLEASE. 

Economy  Wet  Wash 

Laundry 


Z612  Bridge  St. 


3330 


Victoria  Evangelistic 
Movement 

MR, 


717  Courtney  Street, 
Dongjas 

TUESDAY 

Supper  for  young  .men 
and  boys,  6:10  p.m.  Song 
service,  7  o'clock.  Soldiers 
and  sailors  especially  in- 
vited. 

The  public  meeting  will 
be  held  on  Thursday  at  8 
o'clock  instead  of  Tuesday. 

Business      girls1      supper 
Thursday,  6  o'clock.     Song 
service  at  7. 
Tew 


SERVED  11  YEARS 
WITH  GALLANT  16TH 


DrummerS,  C,  Pomeroy,  Back 
From  the  Front,  Was  First 
Boy  to  Enlist  From  the 
Lampsbn  Street  School, 


Drummer  8.  C.  Pomeroy  le  beck 
home  after  serving  two  year*  in 
Fmnce.  This  Is  eomethlna  of  a 
record  In  a  war  of  eueh  high  mortality, 
'and  as  a  matter  of  fact  he  Is  one  of 
the  few  seurvivlng  boye  of  the  original 
10th  Battalion.  '        '  '         . 

Only  sixteen  years  of  sere  whan  he 
joined  the  colors,  he  left  Victoria  with 
the  SOth  Battalion  In  February,  1MB. 
On  hie  arrival  In  England  he  trans- 
ferred to  the  16th  Battalion  Canadian 
Scottish,  which  reached  France  in 
April  of  the  eame  year.  He  had  been 
two  years  in  France  whan  ha  received 
the  gunshot  wound  in  the'  left  lea 
which  sent  him  invalided  to  Sborn- 
clWfe  Military  Hospital,  England, 
where  he  remained  for  elx  months.  He 
baa  Just  returned  home,  having  suffi- 
ciently recovered   to  travel. 

The  first  boy  from  the  Lampson 
Street  echool  to  Join  the  colore  he  le 
well  [known  1n  Victoria.  He  le  a 
splendid  bandsman,  being  bugler, 
drummer,  and  piper,  and  has  the  dis- 
tinction of  having  piped  the  gallant 
16th  Into  the  great  offensive  on  tbe 
Somme,  where  the  unit  did  such  mag- 
nificent work. 

*  Drummer  Pomeroy  returned  to  Vic- 
toria on  Tuesday,  December  11,  and 
is  now  at  Esquimau  Military  Hospital. 
He  is  the  son  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  C.  H. 
Pomeroy,  617  Joffrs  Street,  Esquimau. 
A  brother  is  a  cadet  in  the  Royal  Fly- 
ing Corps,  and  is  now  stationed  at 
Toronto. 

MORE  OF  PALESTINE 

TAKEN  BY  BRITISH 


no*.   WM.    BVAXS.   BVD. 
Of    Lm   Aagete.    Btble   Iaetltete 

Will    lertur*   IS    first    PMsSrtnian    Church 

MONDAY.    DBCKMBKB    17. 
*  Aftsrssssj,  4  p.sa.    BveaftHt,  a  p,m. 
Subject :      "The     Bible     ud     tbe     World's 
■  IwpasdlSK    Crlsto.'^ 

«  Dr.    Oliver  Sire:    "He's  •   teaeher  of  es- 

eeptloael  ability."  

Mrs.     Nets    says:     "Ths   greatsst     BtbU 
tMtoher   la    Amcrloa." 
Is  Basetlea  Vmr, 


LONDON,  Dec.  15.— The  British 
have  made  another  advance  in  Pales- 
tine northeast  of  Jerusalem,  the  War 
Office  announces.  The  announcement 
follows:  „ 

"General  Allenby  reported  that  he 
further'  extended  hie  line  to  North- 
eastern Jerusalem  on  Thursday,  cap- 
turing 140  prisoners.  Otherwise  the 
situation  is  unchanged. 

"Since  Wednesday  three  enemy 
aeroplanes  have  beep  destroyed  and 
another  has  been  brought  down." 

Do  your  bit  by  loaning  your  auto  to 
Dr.  S.  F.  Tolmle's  Committee  on  Mon- 
day.    Ring  up  8980. 


DUNCAN.  Dee.  lo— The  Cowlchaa 
Naturalists  Field  Club  held  He  second 
annual  exhibition  yesterday  after- 
noon and  evening,  in  tbe  Odd  FeUows 
HaO.  The  display  this  year  dealt 
entirely  with  natural  history,  while 
next  year  an  exhibition  wlU  be  given 
dealing      with      things     Of     historical 

Interest.  ...... 

Both  afternoon  and  evening  the  hall 
was  crowded  with  spectators.     During 
the  afternoon  between  sixty  and  seventy 
school  children  took  the  opportunity 
to  view  the  many  interesting  speci- 
mens. ....  __*_• 

Mr.  Glendenning  had  a  wonderful 
botanical  collection,  exceptionally  well 
shown,  consisting  of  plants  and  flow- 
ers native  to  this  part  of  the  country. 
Mr.  G.  O.  Day.  an  Interesting  col- 
lection of  butterflies  and  moths,  the 
majority  native  to  this  district.  Mr. 
and  Miss  Hanham,  butterflies,  moths, 
beetles  and  grasshoppers,  and  In  this 
collection  were  some  wonderful  speci- 
mens of  butterflies  recently  received 
from  India,  with  marvelous  colorings. 
Mrs.  Stoker  a  display  of  some  eighty 
or  ninety  paintings  of  flowers,  the 
majority  native  of  Himalaya. 

Mexican  fleas  la  Costume 
Mr.  Colllard,  Interesting  collection 
of  tndian  curios,  shells  and  many  vari- 
eties of  minerals.  Mr.  T.  A.  Wood, 
a  splendid  assortment  of  minerals. 
Miss  Wilson,  the  Cllffe  School.  Interes- 
ting fossils,  spaghnum  moss,  remains  of 
a  whale,  and  fleas  dressed  by  Mexi- 
can prisoners.  Mrs.  George  Henderson 
a  very  One  display  of  shells,  many  from 
local  regions.  Mrs.  Blackwood  Wile- 
dsnn.  a  wonderful  display  of  wild 
flowers  painted  by  the  Chinese  on 
rice  paper.  Messrs.  Hellen  Brothers 
and  Rev.'  F.  G.  Christmas,  birds  and 
Tni™»i.  Anthony  Klngscote.  a  young 
lad  of  about  fifteen  years,  had  a  most 
Interesting  collection,  the  majority  local 
exhibits.      Mrs.    Brlnsley    Rice,    sand 

Souse,  recently  received  from  Major 
ice  in  Mesopotamia,  and  part  of  the 
remains  of  an  enormous  •  lephant 
shot  by  Major  Rice,  the  one  tusk  alone 
weighing  between  fifty  and  sixty  pounds. 
There  was  also  a  display  of  birds 
loaned  from  the  Provincial  Museum. 
Mr.  Mahon  had  the  supervision  of 
Interesting  microscopic  slides.  There 
was  a  short  programme  In  the  evening. 
In  which  Miss  Clack,  Mrs.  Brlnsley 
Rice,  Mrs.  Carberry,  Miss  Lonsdale. 
Mr.  Ruscombe  Poole  and  Mr.  Robt. 
Musgrave  took  part.  At  the  close 
of  the  programme  Mr.  G.  O.  Day,  who 
acted  as  chairman,  expressed  thanks 
to  Mrs.  Blackwood  Wileman,  who  had 
arranged  the  programme  and  to  all 
who  had  assisted  for  the  success  of  the 
undertaking. 

All  Beady  for  the  Voting 
All  Is  now  In  readiness  for  the  pee- 
ling of  votes  on  Monday  next.  By 
a  proclamation-  issued  in  the  Pro- 
vincial Gazette  It  states  that  Monday 
afternoon  next  will  be  a  public  holiday. 
Tbe  enumerators  for  Duncan,  Mr. 
W.  A.  McAdam,  for  Division  No.  1, 
and  Mr.  H.  W.  Dickie,  for  Division 
No.  2,  state  that  the  list  as  been 
completed,  and  that  It  Is  expected 
that  about  40  per  cent,  of  the  votes 
polled  will  be  from  the  ladles.  Tbe 
polling  booths  are  open  from  0  a.m. 
until  5  p.m.,  and  every  one  should 
make  an  effort  to  vote  at  an  early 
hour,  thus  avoiding  any  congestion  at 
the  closing  hours. 

On  Monday  evening  ther  win  be 
a  free  and  easy  smoker  concert  in  the 
K.  of  P.  Hall,  and  the  Unionist  com- 
mittee have  arranged  with  the  tele- 
graph c  nipany  that  all  election  re- 
turns will  be  shown  there  as  soon  as 
received. 


the  West 
aha 
in  V 
an  the 
to  provost  his 
to  a  ■ssahar  of 

tu 

which  he  said  that  it 
for  htm  to  esse*  to  Victoria,  hut  that 
his  best  endeavors  weald  he  need  to- 
wlaaleg  the  war.  Be  was  to  tbe 
war  to  ths  nnhrh  new  and  had  been 
from  the  start, 

At  the  etart  ef  his  speech  Mr. 
dsrsott  rather  discounted  the  Indictment 
of  the  chairman  of  the  Ill-mannered 
Unionist*  who  had  rented  ell  the  thea- 
tres la  Vancouver  to  prevent  air  Wil- 
frid Laurler  setting  a  hearing  by  des- 
cribing the  enthusiastic  multitudes 
which  had  listened  to  htm  in  numerous 
Vancouver  theatres  wbleh  were  all  In- 
variably 

He  lisrpse  en  the  same  chord  ef 
versus  msssss  struck  by  the 
chairman,  class  being  represented  in 
thj,  ease  by  legislative  combines — graft 
and  corruption  arrayed  against  the  voice 
of  the  people  who  pay  the  taxes  and 
should  say  how  they  are  to  be  spent 
He  then  followed  the  chalrman'e  lead 
ftr*n  by  declaring  that  the  press  had 
been  "bought  up  and  paid  for  against 
hut  the  spirit  of  prophecy  wss 
strong  upon  him  and  he  declared  that 
in  spite  of  thle  there  would,  be  the 
largest  Liberal  majority  at  this  election 
since  Confederation.  He  then  started 
with  evident  relish  on  three-quarters  of 
an  hour's  muck-raking.  There  had  been 
graft  and  Doodling  sines  ths  war  start-  f 
ed,  and  Investigations  had  proved  the 
charges  true.  The  buying  of  army 
mounts  In  Canada,  slaughtered  on  ar- 
rival in  England;  the  Webb  and  Oliver 
equipments,  the  C.  N.  R.  b%  provided 
theme*  which  were  dilated  «•>  to  the 
limit,  but  his  bitterest  infective  was 
reserved  for  the  prets. 


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%   YATKS  1TKBET,  7:30  P.M.  SUNDAY 
SUBJECT 

'That  Wicked  Woman  Jezebel" 

Type  and  Antitype 

Speaker,  Clifford   Roberta,   Bible   Expotitor 

Rev.  a:»:  "That  Woman  Jexebel  Which  CalktA 
Herself  a  Prophetess." 

I  Kings  31:23:  "And  of  Jexebel  Spake  the  LORD, 
eajrtnc:  The  dogs  shall  eat  Jexebel  by  the  wall 
of  JetrceL" 

At  &  pn.:  Baptismal  Service;  subject.  "Is  Water 
luunorsioo  Necessary?" 

Speaker,  Mr.  Jan.  S.  Hodge 


Mr.  Stuart  Henderson  held  bis  last 
meeting-  In  the  election  campaign  at  the 
Columbia  Theatre  hut  night,  when  the 
chief  speaker  of  tbe  evening  was  a  Mr. 
W.  O.  Anderson,  .who  said  he  bad  come 
from  tbe  young  Liberals  of  Vancouver 
wltb   the   scent  of   victory. 

Mr.  W.  Andrews  was  la  the  chair  and 
said  that  as  this  was  tbe  last  meeting 
of  tbe  campaign  be  felt  Impelled  to 
make  a  few  remarks,  the  bulk  of  which 
proved  to  be  a  virulent  attack  on  tbe 
press.  He  was  kind  enough  to  say 
that  be  bad  little  criticism  to  make  so 
far  as  the  editorial  comments  published 
during  the  campaign  went,  but  be  bad 
every  criticism  for  tbe  dally  reports  of 
meetings,  complaining  that  tbe  amount 
of  space  allotted  to  Liberal  meetings 
was  very  much  less  than  that  given 
to  reports  of  Unionist  meetings.  He 
maintained  that  those  who  subscribed 
to  the  papers  were  entitled  to  all  the 
news  they  can  get — ths  truth,  the  whole 
troth,  and  nothing  but  the  troth  and 
they  did  not  get, 

Mr.  Henderson's  remarks,  he  declared, 
been    distorted   or   suppressed,   and 
any  little  heckling  which  had  occurred 


Seats  Free 


AH  W< 


Ho 


at  any  of  his  meetings  had  been  "robbed 
in."  This  was  not  British  fair  play, 
and  the  way  the  campaign  had  been 
handled  by  tbe  press  wan  thoroughly 
discreditable  to  the  press  of  the  city 
and  ef  the  Dominion.  The  papers  were 
afraid  of  ths  fact*  and  would  print 
nothing  against  ths  Borden  Govern- 
ment 

Mr.  Andrews  then  stated  that  he  was 
In  favor  of  increasing  tbe  ago  limit  (for 
army  service,  presumably),  and  said 
that  be  waa  oenBdoat  that  men  who 
will  vote  against  Borden  will  then  go 
to  the  front  to  bring  hi  ths 

■on  frost  the  battlefield. 
Ho  ■srarslaog  that  the  Union 

tad   aeon  bolster  sd   op  by 
latere    of    religion    who    esoM    wrangle 
ass«ag  tasjaeelvso  ever  end! 
as  the  divinity  of  Christ  or  the 
■sent,  ant  esold  have  amen 
tw*  sg  miens  as  to  the  helms—  of 


Millions  of  campaign  funds  bad  been 
made  available  by  boodltng  In  the  Bast 
and  they  were  being  need  to  stampede 
tbe  people  In  this  election,  and  to  get 
control  of  the  press.  "Flavelle,  by  mak- 
ing Ave  millions  In  bacon,  can  buy  any 
paper  to  Canada."  Ths  press.  Mr. 
Anderson  maintained,  "la  controlled. 
gagged  and  bound  from  ocean  to  ocean, 
and  not  by  accident,"  and  he  proceeded 
to  explain  to  his  bearers  how  It  Is 
dona  Here  Is  the  secret:  Millions  of 
dollars  have  been  paid  out  to  news- 
papers for  advertisements,  snd  the 
newspapers  do  not  get  them  If  they 
orltlclse  tbe  Borden  Government.  Even 
the  floating  of  the  Victory  Loan  was 
condemned  by  this  speaker  between  his 
explanations  of  the  way  ths  press  is 
"bought  snd  sold,  signed,  sealed  and 
delivered,'* 

After  asking  why  the  Government 
which  could  fix  the  price  of  paper  to 
the  press  could  not  fix  the  price  of 
necessities  and  food  to  the  people, 
Mr.  Anderson  declared  that  the  Gov- 
ernment had  "deliberately  and  inten- 
tionally caused  the  failure  of  the  vol- 
untary system,"  and  maintained  that 
the  method  of  recruiting  in  Quebec 
had  been  responsible  for  Its  failure, 
quoting  Laurler  to  say  that  the 
French  people  can  fight  when  they 
want  to  fight. 

He  declared  that  the  spark  of  con- 
fidence can  only  be  lighted  In  the 
young  men  of  Canada  by  Laurler, 
who  says  that  he  can  rales  the  men 
needed  In  Quebec  alone  by  voluntary 
enlistment 

Mr.  Anderson  said  that  the  Borden 
Government's  conscription  waa  not 
true  conscription,  but  unfair  exemp- 
tion dressed  np  and  stalking  In  con- 
scription uniform,  he  characterised 
the  Wartime  Election  Act  as  a  blot 
on  the  national  conscience,  and  claim- 
ed that  the  disfranchisement  of  half 
the  motherhood  of  Canada  iiad  been 
brought  about  by  a  political  trick. 

The  speaker  claimed  that  the  so- 
called  Union  Government  was  noth- 
ing but  a  political  pill.  Union  was 
impossible  and  must  be  doomed  be- 
forehand. Always  there  was  the 
struggle  going  on  of  class  against 
people.  While  aa  for  the  so-called 
60-50  basis,  that  was  a  farce  with 
only  eight  Liberals  out  of  22.  When  It 
comes  to  voting,  the  trusts  will  pull 
the  string  and  the  Tory  dog  would 
wag  Its  Liberal  tall.  If  Borden  real- 
ly wanted  a  Union  Government,  why 
did  he  not  go  outside  the  ranks  of 
politicians  for  Bis  cabinet  and  take  in 
the  "brains  of  Canada"?  This  Union 
wae  a  "union  of  politicians,  backed 
by  profiteers.'* 

Wants  Sqnare  Deal 

The  next  speaker  waa  Introduced 
aa  Comrade  Young,  a  returned  sol- 
dier. He  said  that  there  had  not  been 
a  square  deal  In  the  army  under  the 
Borden  Government  He  remem- 
bered how  a  comrade  to  the  trenches, 
after  bis  battalion  had  75  per  cent 
casualties,  had  wondered  when  re- 
inforcements were  coming.  That  waa 
two  years  ago,  and  they  had  not  got 
them  yet  under  the  Borden  Govern- 
ment Sir  Arthur  Carrie  waa  asking 
for  them  and  there  were  enough  men 
in  England  to  fill  up  his  four  divi- 
sions. 

Major  Harvey  had  accused  him  of 
taking  German  gold.    Hie  only  reason 
for  taking  the  platform  wss  because 
he  wanted  to  see  the  people  get  a 
government  which  would  look  after 
the  dependants  of  soldiers;  then  they 
would  get  plenty  of  volunteers.     He 
considered   a   man's  first    patriotism 
was  to  his  family  and  next  to  hie 
country.     He  criticised    the    pension 
scale,  ./not  agreeing    that    aa    officer 
should  get  a  higher  pension  than  a 
private,  and  saying  that  they  would 
not  get  them  at  all  If  Borden  was 
elected.     The  speaker  had  some  crit- 
icisms to  make  of  Major  Harvey  and 
his  work  at  Esquimau.     He  wantod 
to  know    why    an    officer    who    wae 
prominent  In  the  football  and  cricket 
leagues  aa  a   player   and   had   been 
three  years  hi  khaki  waa  on  the  staff 
at  the  Esquimau  Home.    He  eatd  that 
they  were  hiring  automobiles  there  at 
lie  a  day  and  had  paid  enough  la 
hire  to  buy  a  dosen.    Those  wore  sup- 
nosed  to  be  for  the  patients,  but  a 
patient  never  rode  In  one;  they  wore 
used  to  take  officers  on  hunting  tripe 
up  the  Island  and    to    football    and 
cricket    matches.      Why    wore    thou- 
sands   spent    to    build    aa   annex   at 
Qua  Ileum,  which  In  private  property? 
Major  Harvey  wae  taking  a  prom- 
inent part  In  this  campaign,  hot  was 
it  with  a  whip  over  his  head; 
boon  told  to  got  Into  Mao  and 
to  do  It  la  the  s  canton  ho  holds. 
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1016  GOVERNMENT  STREET 


tbat  any  government  which  asks  the 
people  to  forget  Its  past  Is  not  fit  to 
govern  anything.  He  passed  to  the 
alleged  calling  of  himself  a  traitor. 
"If  I'm  a  traitor,"  he  shouted,  "why 
am  I  not  In  Jail?"  No  arguments  had 
been  heard  from  the  Unionists,  only 
vilification  and  abuse.  The  cry  of 
"win  the  war"  had  no  more  meaning 
than  .a  cry  at  a  football  match  to 
win  a  cup. 

Mr.  Henderson  wanted  to  know1 
why  the  Government  did  not  nee  Its 
money  to  hunt  out  the  spy  system. 
after  which  he  fell  back  on  the  favor- 
ite theme  of  the  evening,  the  press. 
Ths  newspapers  were  so  ashamed  of 
themselves  they  dare  not  print  the 
truth;  every  newspaper  has  been  par- 
chased  and  bought;  they  daren't  put 
anything  savoring  of  argument  In  the 
newspapers.  Such  were  the  phrases 
In  which  he  voiced  his  sentiments. 

The  Liberal  candidate  said  that 
more  elections  were  wantod  Instead 
of  fewer;  he  la  In  favor  of  the  estab- 
lishment of  a  national  bank  with 
branches,  which  would  make  it  poo- 
'sible  to  pay  off  the  national  debt  and 
pensions.  All  special  privileges  must 
be  abolished.  There  were  no  dollars 
and  cents  behind  him  In  thle  cam- 
paign; campaign  funds  had  been  of- 
fered and  refused.  He  believed  be 
had  a  mission. 

.  Mr.  Henderson  ended  a  somewhat 
disjointed  talk  by  declaring  that  the 
Borden  Government  would  be  Incapa- 
ble of  handling  after-the-war  prob- 
lems—Borden  waa  a  "well-meaning 
chap"  bat  a  creature  In  the  hands  of 
others — thanking  ths  audience  for  at- 
tention and  prophesying  overwhelm- 
ing victory. 

Warning  to  Methodists 
The  chairman  before  the  close  of 
the  meeting  warned  any  Methodists 
present  that  the  Methodist  ministers 
would  make  a  "proclamation 
the  pulpits  today,  tolling  the 
gaUon  to  vote  for  the  Unionist  Gov- 
ernment. He  himself  was  an  attend- 
ant at  tbe  Methodist  Church,  and  be 
asked  others,  when  the  minister 
reached  the  proclamation,  to  "make 
no  noise,  but  tip-too  to  the  door";  and 
concluded  with  a  warning  to  disre- 
gard any  notices  la  today's 
emanating  from  the  other  party. 

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Beauty— and  Complete  Comfort 

are  naturally  desired  by  women  of  idlncmcut. 
in  every  article  of  their  dress,  even  in  portions 
of  the  toilet  that  are  unseen.  "Quarri  Quality 
Italian  Silk  Linger  uj  gives  you  complete  comfort 
combined  with  uru^arnpfcd  Beauty  of  design.  ,N«hln§ 
could  be  prettier  or  more  certain  to  phase  a  fastidious 
woman— end  ks  wearing  qualities  mesn  the  surest  econ- 
omy. •Queen  Qualny  Italian  Silk  Ursatrte.  comfylejrsr 
a  vsried  rsngc  of  undrrgsrrnents.  le  made  f  rom  hrmorted 
raw  silk  of  the  finest  quality,  woven,  eat  and  nrushed 
entirely  in  Canada. 

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■H    1  IS  By  MARIA  LAWSON  1    ■  T^    Jj^x 


I  Wet  a  traveller  from  an  unique  land 
Weo  amid:     Two  vast  and  tmnklsse 


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Half  sank,   a  shattered   vaseg* 

who*  frown, 
And  wrinkled  lip.  and  anoor  of  cold 


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■loo*  road 
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Look  on  tot  works,  ye  mighty,  and 

despair!" 
Nothing  beside  remain*.     Round  the 

decay 
Of   that   colonial     wreck,     boundless 

and  bare,  , 

The  lone  and  level  sands  stretch  far 

away. 

—Percy  Bysche  Shelley. 


hLr.p. 

Alherta  soldiers  paid  the  nurses  at 
ihe  front  a  great  compliment  whan 
they  elected  by  a  sweeping;  majority 
Sister  Robert  If  an  A  dams  as  a  member 
Of  the  Legislature.  There  jire  many 
reasons  why  this  fact  is  interesting. 
Ik  the  first  place,  the  province  of 
Alberta  sent  IT.***  soldiers  to  the 
war.  Conscription  would  not  have 
been  needed  had  Canada,  as  a  whole, 
done  as  wot). 

The  great  majority  af  these  men 
were  pioneers.  Many  of  them  were 
men  who  had  lived  without  the  aid 
of  womankind.  They  had  cone  out  to 
make  homes  for  sweethearts  In  the 
United  Kingdom  or  In  Eastern  Can* 

«i.  and  In  the  interval  were  "batch- 
They  were  strong  man  who 
tolled  long  hours,  and  whoa*  recrea- 
tions were  not  always  such  aa  com- 
mend themselves  to  the  average  wo- 


Sorae,  Indeed,  were  boys  of  the  sec- 
ond generation,  who  had  learned  loy- 
alty from  fathers,  now  too  old  to  take 
their  places  In  the  army  and  from 
mothers  whoso  love  for  the  homo  of 
their  youth  was  still  unquenched. 

The  soldiers  were  allowed  to  choose 
two  candidates,  and  their  choice  fell 
on  one  of  the  chaplains.  Captain  Pear- 
sen  anoTNnrsmg  Meter  If aaAdams,  of 
Orpington.  There  was  no  politics  In 
the  election.  From  what  can  be  gath- 
ered, both  candidates  wet*  elected  as 


representatives  of 
od  the  army  well. 


Wbfcfa 
At  hams  conetltu- 
arasy  oflecre.     Is 
the   trench**    the    "padre"    and    tk* 
nuts*  war*  th*  favorites. 

This  aumaa  member  *f  tk*  XdsJls- 
lature  is  sftll  serving  her  eenetttu- 
enta  at*  Orpington  Hospital.  Whoa 
she  comes  back  eh*  will  work  far  the 
returned  soldiers.  No  oae.  surely, 
knows  better  than  she  what  they  have 
been  through,  and  how  muck  they  are 
entitled  to  the  blessings  peace  will 
bring.  , 

The  election  of  this  member  by 
auek  a  constituency  Is  an  answer  to 
thoaa  who  fear  that  tk*  parUelpatioa 
of  women  to  politic*  will  bring  on 
*  ass:  war.  These  men  of  the  plains 
and  th*  foothill*  chose  Miss  Mac- 
Adams  because  she  represented  what 
and  tenderest  In  wo- 
They  were  well  content 
to  leave  the  future  of  their  great  pro- 
vince  In   the   hands   of  such  as  she 


Hnafl  of 

At  a  big  mating  hold  recently  In 
London,  It  was  stated  by  many  that 
the  soldiers  needed  hooka.  One  of 
the  speakers  said  that  the  men  were 
looking  to  Ik*  future,  and  wanted 
books  not  merely  to  amuse  and  divert 
their  attention,  but  to  Instruct  and 
broaden  their  outlook.  All  kind*  of 
books,  he  said,  were  read  by  the  sol- 
diers when  off  duty. 

If  this  Is  true  of  soldiers  from 
Great  Britain.  France  and  Italy,  it 
may  be  taken  for  granted  It  Is,  at  least 
equally  true  of  Canadian*. 

It  is  to  be  feared  that  we,  at  home, 
have  been  remiss  in  this  matter.  Our 
parcels  on  ordinary  occasions  are 
packed  with  other  things.  It  may  be 
that  a  volume  of  notion  or  poetry, 
travel  or  history  would  have  been 
quite  aa  welcome  as  some  of  the  other 
comforts  the  "soldiers'  women  folk 
•end.,  it  is  not  yet  too  late  to  fellow 
the  advice  given  to  Englishwomen.  It 
Is  true,  the  Canadian  Government  hso 
not  taoburaged  the  sending  of  reai> 
Ing  matter  by  lowering  the  postage, 
and  the  difficulties  of  transportation 
havs  led  some  people  to  conclude  that 
aa  overburdening  of  the  mails  waa 
not  desired.  Advice  from  the  front. 
however,  show  that  reading  matter 
haa  reached  the  soldiers,  and  that  it 
waa  welcome  even  though  sometimes 
slow  In  reaching  ita  destination. 

It  must  not  be  forgotten  that  If 
readme;  waa  a  relief  and  a  pleasure 
In  normal  times  to  the  boys  any  of 
us  know  that  It  Is  not  likely  to  be  less 


MOTHERS  AND 
CLERKS! 


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December  17,  because  of  lack  of  assistance. 

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UNIONIST  CAMPAIGN  COMMITTEE 


of  the  weak  skat  usually 
in  th*  world  to  not  gmsnttet 
either  to  Ike  comfort  or  the  hnpplnaaa 
of  the  people  who  live  In  1L  It  I* 
true  that  industry  cannot  be  sudden*? 
removed  from  such  occupations  with- 
out danger  of  distress  to  the  workers. 
The  war,  however,  ha*  proved  that  ad- 
justments can  be  mad*  much  mot* 
Quickly  than  even  the  most  learned  of 
political  economists  formerly  thought 
possible.  If  Canadians,  especially  Can- 
adian women,  learn  to  live  more  care- 
fully, to  eat  lose  rich  feed,  to  drees 
more  simply,  no  one  will  be  Injured. 
The  manufacturers  of  useless  fabrics 
and  delicacies  which  please  the  palate 
without  flourishing  the  body  have  had 
ample  warning.  If  they  and  those  who 
deal  in  them  suffer  in  the  near  future, 
they  have  only  themselves  to  blame. 
The  Boston  Globe  a  few  days  ago  had 
a  sentence  well  worth  pondering.  It 
1*:  In  war  time  a  nation  cannot  af- 
ford to  spend  the  energy  of  workers  to 
use  up  needed  materials  merely  to  pro- 
vide luxuries  and  pleasures  for  those 
not  doing  their  share  In  the  great  task 
before  us." 

Sufficient  food,  suitable  clothing, 
comfortable  homes  and  reasonable  and 
Innocent  recreation  are  needed  for  the 
health,  mental  and  physical,  of;  the 
people.  How,  many  millions  In  the 
world  today  are  denied  theee?  Why 
should  any  of  us  have  more? 

Late  Hours 

Most  of  those  who  have  homes  of 
their  own  have,  it  1*  to  be  hoped, 
determined  that  during  the  Winter 
they  shall  be  open  to  as  great  a  nut*- 
her  of  young  people  as  can  be  Induced 
to  accept  Invitations.  Fire  and  light 
coot  no  more  when  the  circle  la  large 
than  when  they  warm  and  cheer  the 
family.  Refreshments.  If  served  at  all, 
may  be  simple.  In  these  days,  there  ia 
usually  one  or  more  In  a  group  that 
can  In  some  way  add  to  the  enjoy- 
ment of  others,  by  singing  or  playing. 
The  girls  are  all  with  ua  and  there 
are  returned  soldiers,  recruits  and  men 
occupied  in  necessary  work,  to  whom  a 
welcome  should  he  given. 

It  ia  not,  however,  necessary  -that 
hospitality  should  be  prolonged  late 
Into  the  night  We,  in  Victoria,  have 
formed  the  bad  habit  of  sitting  up  late. 
Young  girls  may  be  seen  any  evening 
returning  on  a  late,  if  not  on  the  last 
car.  _ 

We  are  being  forced  'In'  these  daya  to 
exercise  moderation  in  many  ways.  It 
is  a  good  time  to  remember  that  young 
people  need  plenty  of  sleep  if  they  are 
to  do  efficient  work.  It  will  be  a  re- 
form If  guests-  come  earlier  and,  on 
ordinary  occasions,  disperse  as  much 
before  eleven  aa  It  ia  the  custom  now 
to  do  before  twelve.  Those  who  are 
living  In  other  people's  homes  are  ex- 
pected to  be  In  early  and  they  need 
pleasure  a*  well  as  those  whose  homes 
are  In  the  city. 

*  Bank  Clerks 

.  It  is  almost  startling  to  see  what 
a  large  proportion  of  the  employees  In 
banks  are  young  women.  It  waa 
thought,  till  recently,  that  there  were 
mysteries  in  banking  transactions  Into  wor 
which  the  female  mind  could  not  pene- .  .  repo8ed  Jn  them 
'  trate.  Today  girls  are  tellers  and 
bookkeepers,  and  they  do  not  seem 
weighted  with  the  burden  of  their  re- 
sponsibilities. They  work  hard.  It  ia 
true,  but  their  tasks  are  not  uncon- 
genial, nor  does  the  discipline  seem 
to  distress  them.  Altogether,  It  ap- 
pears a*  If  anew  vocation  has'  opened 
up  for  woman.  It  win  be  a  wonder  if 
among  the  girls  who  have  taken  the 
places  of  men  and^lads  In  the  banks 
there  are  not  some  who  will  prove 
capable  officials.  It  haa  been  said  that 
women  will  never  take  the  highest 
places  but  when  one  sees  what  haa 
been  so  quickly  accomplished  In  the 
lower  positions,  a  doubt  may  be  par- 
doned. It  is  a  matter  for  congratula- 
tions that  so  many  girls  have  shown 
themselves  trustworthy  and*  efficient 

Serving  the  Housekeeper 

Just  now,  the  most  sorely  puzzled 
members  of  the  community  are  house- 
keepers who  have  taken  the  Food  Con- 
troller's pledge  or  who,  without  taking 
it.  are  trying  to  conserve  wheat  sugar, 
and  fate.  Their  old  faiths  have  been 
undermined.  The  more  attention  they, 
have  previously  paid,  to  cookery  and' 
the  greater  the  degree  of  excellence 
they  havs  reached,  the  harder,  ^some- 
times, It  seems  to  change.  Without 
eggs,  with  milk  at  fourteen  cent*  a 
quart,  bow  are  they  to  contrive  dishes 
which  will  be  at  once  nourishing  and 
palatable  out  of  cereals  they  have  sel- 
dom used? 

A  number  of  these  housekeepers 
nave  come  to   the  public   library   for 


"The  War  and  tne  Vote 


FROM 


The  Religious  Aspect" 

A  STIRRING  ADDRESS  BY 

Rev.  Geo.  W.  Dean 


DOMINION  THEATRE 

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This  Evening 


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sa 


EVERYBODY  SHOULD  HEAR  THIS  ADDRESS 

The    Hour  WHI    Not   Conflict  With   Church  Services 


reltof,  and  the  Mttartsa  and  ker 


hard  at  work  selecting  articles 
recipes  and  putting  them  In  shops  to 
be  easily  avalkeM*  to  Ike  housewife 
who  wanted  to  es— nit,  or  to  copy 
them.  A  number  of  new  hooks  have 
beea  put  Into  eireulettoa,  which  bear 
on  the  question  of  food  conservation. 
The  women  of  Victoria  may  rely 
upon  It  that  as  far  as  th*  resources 
of  the  library  an  they  will  receive  tab 
help  they  need,  Among  the  things 
that  cannot  be  don*  is  (o  lower  prloea 
What  can  be  told,  however.  Is  how  to 
make  the  moat  of  materials  available. 
The  comparative  values  of  these  aa 
food  can  be  studied  and,  perhaps,  those 
whose  Interest  has  been  aroused,  can 
And  opportunity  for  consultation  with 
each  other. 


A  Little  Flock 
A  lady  who  has  four  bona,  two  of 
which  are  May  pullets,  receives  enough 
fresh  egga  for  a  family  of  two  In  a 
season,  whan  moet  owners  of  poultry 
declare  their  fowls  are  eating  their 
heads  ott.  A  nice,  clean,  airy  shelter, 
a  little  grain  and  a  few  scrape,  she 
declares,  form  the  secret  of  her  suc- 
cess. She  feeds  twice  a  day  only.  The 
pullets  began  to  lay  In  October.  Ho 
better  illustration  of  the  advantage  of 
keeping  a  few  chickens  on  a  city  lot 
haa  been  given. 


The  W.  A.  A*  O. 
Women  In  the  motherland  are  be- 
ing called  upon  by  tana  of  thousands 
to  enroll  In  the  Women's  Army  Auxili- 
ary Corps.  Gradually  every  soldier 
who  la  being  employed  In  doing  work 
that  a  woman  could  perform  is  being 
taken  Into  the  fighting  line. 

At  the  beginning  of  November  there 
waa  a  call  for  20,000  of  theee  army 
women,  and  before  Chrlstmaa  40,000 
mors  will  be  needed.  For  service 
with  the  British  Expeditionary  Force, 
a  volunteer  must  be  at  leaat  twenty 
years  of  age,  but  workers  as  young  aa 
eighteen  may  be  accepted  at  home. 

Aa  might  be  expected,  the  greater 
number  are  required  for  such  labor 
as  the*  average  woman  'performs  at 
home.  Cooking,  cleaning,  .sewing, 
waiting  on  tables  and  laundry  work. 
The  army  needs  typewriters  and  book- 
keepers. It  wants  gardeners  and  the 
women  who,  in  the  peat  three  years 
have  become  skilled  mechanics  will 
find  work  in  the  repair  shops  behind 
the  lines. 

At  the  outbreak  of  the  war  such 
necessity  waa  not  foreseen.  Those 
at  the  head  of  affaire  believed  that 
war  In  all  its  branches  waa  men's 
work.  Now  it  la  recognized  that  the 
wives  and  sisters,  daughters  and 
mothers  of  the  soldiers  can  minister 
to  them  behind  the  lines  aa  they  did 
In  happier  times  In  their  own  homes. 
There  is  %  difference.  The  service 
will  not  be  Individual  but  national. 
The  women  are  under  as  strict  a  dis- 
cipline aa  are  the  men.  They  must 
be  fit  before  they  enter,  and  they  will 
be  kept  fit  by  military  exercises  suit- 
ed to  their  sex  They  cannot  leave 
their  work  when  they  desire.  They 
volunteer  for  service  during  the  war. 
It  la  very  hard  to  estimate  ths  con- 
sequence of  this  complete  partnership 
between  the  men  and  women  of  the 
nation.  One  thing  is  certain,  British 
women  will  prove  worthy  of  the  trust 
Their  leader*  are 
of  the  highest  character.  The  rank 
and  file  are  often  their  equals  socially, 
sometimes  their  superiors.  The  wo- 
men are  paid  for  their  labor,  fair  but 
not  extravagant  wages. 

.In  Canada  there  had  been  compara- 
tively little  change  in  the  employ- 
ments of  women.  As  a  rule,  .  those 
who  worked  before  are  busy  la  their 
old  occupations.  Some  are  doing  bet- 
ter paid  and  more  congenial  work. 
The  Red  Cross  Baa  taken  from  their 
homea  a  small  number  of  devoted 
women  who  render  assistance  of 
which  It  would  be  hard  to  overesti- 
mate the  value.  In  a  measure,  this  Is 
true  of  the  Daughters  of  Empire  and 
the  Patriotic  Aid.  All  day  long  the 
leaders  labor  without  thinking  of  fee 
or  reward.  Other  volunteers  add  to 
their  dutlea  at  home  these  works  of 
•mercy  and  of  necessity-  There  has 
been  generous  giving  by  hostesses  and 
by  artists,  especially  musicians. 

In  every  community  there  are  loving 
women  who  go  about  quietly  among 
those  who  are  in  trouble  and.  minister 
aa  they  may  to  their  consolation.  The 
military  and  convalescent  hospitals 
ewe  much  to  such  as  these, 

But  when  all  this  is  said,  It  still  re- 
mains true  that  except  for  the  sad- 
ness of  bereavement  and  the  anxiety 
In  the  homes  there  has  bsen  no  such 
revolution  in  our  lives  as  has  come  to 
the  daughters  of  England  and  Boot- 
land.  This  Is,  doubtless,  in  part  hwlng 
to  the  fact  that  most  Canadian  girls 
are  workers.  Among  us  the  leisured 
eras*  1s  not  large,  even  In  our  cities. 
It  can  scarcely  be  said  to  exist  in  ths 
country.  Is  It  not  true,  however,  that 
the  woman  power  of  this  country  was 
measured?  Labor  waa  scarce  last 
year.  In  the  near  future  more  of  our 
young  men  must  leave  their  employ- 
ments to  serve  In  the  army.  Hitherto 
all  the  labor  needed  by  the  men  In 
training  has  been  done  by  other  men. 
Soldiers  have  cooked  and  waahed  and 
mended  for  each  other.  They  have 
nursed  each  other,  for  the  most  part. 
In  sickness.  Is  It  possible  that  a 
Woman's  Auxiliary  Army  Corps  win 
be  needed  here?  It  may  be  that  re- 
turned soldiers  can  better  fill*  such 
offices. 

If  the  war  lasts  through  next  year 
there  must  be  a  vastly  Increased  pro- 
duction from  one  end  of  Canada  -to 
the  other.  Where  are  the  hands  to 
come  from?  Men  will  be  needed  In 
the  shipyards  and  In  other  Industries 
necessary  for  the  prosecution  of  the 
war?""  If  It  la  over  the  soldiers  can 
scarcely  return  In  time  to  plant  or  to 
cultivate '  even  If  they  were  not  too 
weary.  In  England  women  and  girls 
nave  helped  to  make  the  food  supply 
secure.  They  are  usefully  sod  profit- 
ably employed  in  almost  every  depart- 
ment of  farm  work.  •  To  fit  themselves 
for  these  duties  they  have  taken 
special  OSMrSss  In  classes  and  In  farm 
colleges. 

There  are  thousands  of  acre*  of 
cleared  and  arable  land  lying  Idle  In 
th*  vicinity  of  this  city.  It  Is  pro- 
posed to  bring  this  land  under  cultiva- 
tion. Who  Is  to  work  It?  Are  these 
women  In  this  city  who  will  la  a 
systematic.  Intelligent,  way  undertake 
to  add  to  the  suppty  of  mlOt,  of  egga, 
butter,  pork  and  vegetables  la 
coming  year?  In  tk*  Agricultural 
In  the  naleorssiy 

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CHRISTMAS 
T  GOODS 


Everyjsurtide  in  our  store  it  suitable  as  a  Christmas  Gift.  We  are  giving  a  big  dis- 
count on  everything.     Prices  from  5c  up  toany  amount ..  Note  some  of 

Ladies9  Blouses 

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washable     silk     waists.       Regular'    $2.50.  _  Sale 


$2.50.      Sale 
91.M 


White  Silk  Waists.    Guaranteed  good  wearing  and 
tblc     aitk     waists.       Regu 
price    

Heavy  Silk  Waists.  Colors  are  black  and  yellow. 
Regular  $3.00.  'Sale  price  #52.25 

Heavy  Wrfite  Silk  Waists.  These  Waists  are  abso- 
lutely heavy,  and  hemstitching  all  the  way 
around  collar,  cuffs,  front  and  sleeves.  Regular 
$4.50.     Sale  price SJS.50 

Fancy  Crepe  de  Chin*  Waists.  Splendid  quality, 
and  hemstitching  on  collar*  cuffs,  front  and 
sleeves.  Colors  are  white,  pale  pink  and  pale 
yellow.     Regular  $5.00.'   Sale  price   $3.75 

Fancy  Georgette  Crop*  and  Crepe  de  Chin*  Waists. 
They  arc  beautifully  made  and  with  hemstitch- 
ing on  collar,  cuffs,  front  and  sleeves.  Colors 
are   old   rose,   pals   P>nk    and    yellow.     Regular 

$6.50.     Sale  price   $4.75 

We  also  carry  a  large  variety  of  Ladies'  Silk 
Underwear,  Silk  Corset  Covers,  Silk  Chemises  and 
Bloomers,  Hand- Embroidered  Silk  Night  Dresses, 
latest  style  Silk  collars*  at  greatly  reduced  prices. 

Ladies'  Hosiery 

Silk  Boot  Hoss.  with  double  soles,  heets  and  toes, 
in  all  desired  shades.  Sizes  8J4  t,o  10.  Regular 
85c.     Sale  price,  pair    ...-» .59*} 

Fine    Cashmere    Hose.     Regular   75c     Sale    price, 

P&ir        e  ■  •  ■  s  $  ■  a  e  •  ftp  *  *  *  *  e  *  *  *  •  •   M«M  I  •■  t  >*•••>!        *"t 


Extra  Special 
Offer 

Ladies'  Silk  Knitted  Caps,  in  all  shades.     Regular 
$175.     Sale  price $1.25 

Ladies'  Silk   Boudoir   Caps.     Regular   $1.25.  Sale 

price  75*> 

Ladies'  Cashmere     Gloves.       Regular     65c.  Sale 

price  *» . . . .  *$►*>  , 

Ladies'  Kid  Gloves.    Reg.  $2.25.    Sale  price  $175 

Latest  Style   Ladles'   Silk   Collars.     Regular  $1.25. 

wSlv      priCC       *  •  «  *  *  e  f  e  •  e  *  S  S  *  B  •  #e>  g  •  9  9  9  •  S  •  •  s  $  ej  e  e  *       •  **W 


Tablecloths 


24  in.  x  24  in. 
30  in.  x  30  in. 
36  in.  x  36  in. 
42  in.  x  42  in. 
44  in.  x  44  in. 
48  in.  x  48  in. 
54  in.  x  54  in. 
60  in.  x  60  in. 
72  in.  x  72  in. 


....•••••••••••.* 


Blue    Pattern    Toweling-  Table    Cloth,    guaranteed 
fast  dye- 
Sale  price 
Sal.e  price 
Sate  price  »««, •••••* -.»•<.., 

Sale  price •>»>•' 

Sale  price   T5*> 

Sale  price    *5*> 

Sale  price  «^.. ..,..«.... ..Sl.lS) 

Sale  price   s)1.25 

Sale  price  . ....t.... ;*.... J$*»S8J 


Round  Whits  Battenberg— 
36  in.  diameter.  Sale  price 
45  in.  diameter.  Sale  price 
54  in.  diameter.  Sale  price 
62  in.  diameter.  Sale  price 
68  in.  diameter.     Sale  price 


..-.., 


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•e*eee**l 


seeseeo*. 


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$3.25 


Linen  Drswn-Work,  with  Hand-Embroidery  Tabic 
Cloth— 


30  in.  x  30  in. 
33  in.  x  33  in. 
36  in.  x  36  in. 
50  in.  x  50  in. 


Sale  price 55*) 

Sale  price 8)5** 

Sale  price   95*> 

Sale  price  ....$1.05 


Padded  Silk 
Goods 


Ladies'  Heavy  Silk  Hug-Ms-Tights,  all  shades 
from 


u$ 


Heavy    Silk    Hug-Me-Tifhts, 
Regular  $2.75.     Sale  price 


............... 


with   sleeves. 
$1.95 


Lames'  Padded  Silk  Dressing  Gown.  Regular  $6.25* 
Sale  price $4.95 

Babiss'  Bilk  Quilts.    Regulsr  $1.75.     Sale . . . .  $1.15 

Babies'  Paddsd  Silk  Gowns.  Regular  $2.00.  Sale 
price    .s *.•*) S1.B5 

Babies'  Embroiderd  Padded  SUk  Gowns.  Regular 
$3.50.     Sale  price $2.45 

Ladies'  Paddsd  Silk  Slippers.  They  sre  beautifully 
hand-embroidered  in  all  desirable  shades.  Reg- 
ular $1.00.     Ssle  price,  per  pair   eo> 

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We  also  carry*  a  complete  stock  of  Souvenirs,  Post  Cards,  Burnt  Leather  Novelties.  Brass,  Antimony, 

Chinawarc,  Toys,  etc.     Every  article  has  been  reduced  over  30  per  cent— k>nly  during  Christmas  Sale.  ♦We 

invite  you  to  call  Snd  inspect  our  fine  stock. 

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■  ■■»— — — — i— — — — — — — — . — 

U.  Morimoto  &  Co. 

Direct  Importers  of  Japanese  Fancy  Goods     Wholesale  an*)  Retail 


1235  Government  Street 


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Phone  4742 


Branch  Store — S32   Granville  St.,    Vancouver,   B.C.;   Phone  Soy.  8723.     Main 

ver,  B.C.;  Phono  Say.  $410.      Branch  Store     $7  Hastings  St.   W.,   Vancouver,  1.0.} 


Granville  St.,  V, 
Phone  So*.  2313 


PRESS  COMMENT 

Where  Do  They  All  Oof 
Mora  than  a  billion  casta  have  bean 
colnad  In  the  last  decade,  making  the 
number  coined  .from  17»J  In  alt  1,104, •0©.- 
000— an  average  of  twenty-aaren  for  each 
man.  woman  and  child  In  the  United 
Htatas.  Coaaioarlne  the  damand  for  them. 
and  the  fact  that  a*ary  oaat  ia  worth 
mora  than  ita  metal  value,  it  aaama  aa  If 
the  Oorernment  might  mint  in  a  twalva- 
month  more  than  1>I.«4I,S1S — the  achieve, 
mant  of  the  record  r«**'- — Boaton  Globe. 


KVS*    the    Way 

Canada  ehould  be  credited  with  the  en- 
terprise I  attributed  to  tba  United  Btatea 
the  other  ear  <a  raeard  to  the  adrertlaa- 
ment  of  war  loan,  by  mean,  of  Utter  post- 
mark*. A  corraapondent  point*  out  to  ma 
that  lone  before  the  United  State*  WH 
In  the  war  Canada  waa  advertlelnr  her 
loans  In  thla  way  with  a  postmark  ahow- 
Ing  the  Union  Jack  ssd  an  appeal  to 
•help  to  wla  tha  war  by  buyinc  war  aw- 
lag*    cert  I  flcatea."— London    Dally    Mail. 

The  StSSM  to  Cassia 

The  ahockln*;  tragedy  at  Halifax  ha* 
stirred  th*  people  of  thla  country  deeply 
and  they  will  ha  quick  to  help,  both  pri- 
vately and  officially  through  tba  Govern- 
ment. If  help  I*  acceptable.  Rod  Cross  aid 
already  la  aolng  front  Now  Tork.  *ut 
Americans  everywhere  want  to  Join  In  If 
they   or    their   pockotbooka   oan   serve. 

Meanwhile   wa   hop*  Halifax   and   Canada 
wlU     feel     th*     heartfelt     sympathy     which 
roe*  to  them   from   every   American   heart.    | 
It  s»*m*  a  wanton  cruelty  of  fortune  that 
thla  ahaUow  should   fall   upon  our  neighbor 


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Hacking  Coughs 


For  hask- 

iag  seugae 
—the  kmo" 
that  sinks 
your  throat 
sere  tad 
year  head  aeb 


stops 

aaiby  ita 

to  threw  saTta* 


■SsseHsJas  le  sjsato  ^sTereat 


t m  it  net  ear/  *aetaes  set    else 


H  la  tk* 


SH-f* 


M*JK, 


W  Do  It  at  Home  When  We  Can  Do 
It  Better  and  Cheaper  in  Our  Modern 

IT  Pifurc  it  out  for  yourself!  Just 
consider  the  wear  snd  tear  on  your 
nerves,  the  expenditure  of  your  energy, 
the  fuel  you  use  and  the  time  you  ex- 
pend and  compare  the  result  with  our 
reasonable  sea  le  of  prices  and  you  will 
be  convinced. 

%  Ours  UT  a  modern,  up-to-date,  sani- 
tary plant,  with  tytxs  adjunct  to 
quiet,  thorough,  careful  work.  The 
wear  on  clothes  is  less  in  such  a  plant 
than  in  your  own  home  laundry,  and  In 
many  instances  the  results  are  im- 
measurably better. 

A  Siasje  Trial  Wffl  Prove  It 
Phoae  far  a  Wagrn 

New  Method 
Laundry,  Ltd. 

L.  D.  McLean,  Manager 
1015-17  North  Park  St 


ta*  looglrtai  *f  war.  hot  w*  ha*w 
•hat  bar  cooraoa  Seas  set  falter.  Th* 
•tee  *f  whlab  th*  Canadian  seel  t*  made 
I*  better  known  today  then  over  before. 
It  he*  h**n  trted  la  Sto,  .end  not  found 
wantlag.  Th*  *fL*r*  *>rr*w  of  tha 
Amelia**  peoot*  *t  thla  hoar  ia  not  th* 
ha*  far  that   kaowi 


evident)?  uncanny,  who 
walking  a  tow  stesa  atoag 
off  a  Freaek  gen?  eoera* 


royal  capital— th*  seat  of  the  frank- 
lab  king  fUguacbarlus — eg  far  keek  a* 
th*  fifth  eeatory.  It  Is  an  attractive 
place  about  as  big  as  Newport,  *r 
waa  before  .the  ares  sot  war,  and  he* 
boasted  aaaay  totorestlng  arehHee- 
taral  nhssanaeBto,  most  of  which  are 
Mealy  to  be  SsetinjeS 
Strife  now  ragtag  la  th* 
If  Indeed  they  have  not  already 
P*ar*i.  Comb*  at  is  a 
osntre,  and  It*  aaas* 
Stvee  t*  -raaahrtc.-'  which  to  , 
"*"  kav*  had  Ha  origin  to  the 
of  the 

Itos  ta  tk*    fast    that    tt  I*  a 
of  hsaSmat-a   ten 


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THE  DAILY  COLONIST.  VICTORIA,  B.C.,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 


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Now  for  the  Great  Rebuilding  Sale  of  Boys'  ifekiits  and 
Overcoats  Which  We  Have  Talked  About  in  Our 


Advertisements  for  the  Past  Week 


Boy 


s'  Suits  Are  Priced 
Exceptionally  Low- 
Some  Even  at  Half 


ing 

ialtst,  and  we  claim  that  it's  the  finest  and  best  stock  in  all 

regu 
the   Rebuilding 


i 

3  me  nnest  and  oest  stock  in  all 
lar  selling  prices  they  were  un- 
Sale   reduced   prices, 


— Our  stock  of  Boys'  Clothing  was  bought  by  a  boys'  clothin 

specialist,  and;  we  claim  thai 

Western  Canada.     At  their 

questioned   values.      At 

unique  bargains. 

In  fixing  the  new  price*  for  this  sale  you  will  note  that  we  have 

made  two  prices  in  most  offerings,  giving  a  range  of  five  sizes  to 

each  price.     Thus,  parents  with  small  boys  will  not  have  to  pay 

as  high  a  price  as  those  parents  with  big  boys  13  to  16  years. 

35  Boys'  Suits  to  Clear 

at  $3.95 


. . . . 


1* . 


*  • 


•  • 


Regular  Values  to  $11.75. 


—A  small  lot  of  Boys'  Black  and  Navy  Blue  All-Wool  Suits, 
which  we  clear  out  at  a  ridiculously  low  price.  These  Suits  are 
smartly  tailored  from  the  old  quality  materials,  and.  finished  with 
bloomer  pants.  Sizes  to  fit  boys.  6  to  14  years.  Thirty-five 
.&___ '—~ ' — r. —    


Suits  only  in  this  tot. 


75 


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s  dints  to  Clear 
at  $6.75 

Formerly  Priced  to  $13.50 

. — these  are  d#uble  breasted  models,  made  of  imported  British 
all-wool  tweeds  and  worsteds — quality  materials  that  cannot  be 
purchased  at  any  price  today.  Each  model  is  well  tailored  and 
are  pants  are  finished  in  bloomer  style,  and  with  belt  loops,  hip 
and  side  pockets.  Suits  that  will  give  endless  wear  and  satis- 
faction. Offered  at  a  mere  fraction  of  their  true  worth. 
Sizes  2  7  to  3 1 .  Suitable  for  boys  9  to  \  3  years.  Suits  that  were 
formerly  priced  up  to  $  13.50  clearing  Monday  at  practically 
half — $6.75. 


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Our  entire  stock  of  Boys'  Clothing 
has  been  re-priced  and  included  in 
this  extraordinary  sale  to  start  Mon- 
day morning  at  8:30. 
We  know  perfectly  well  that  when  we 
go  into  the  markets  to  replenish  our 
stocks  we  shall  have  to  pay  consider- 
ably more  for  similar  merchandise. 
However,  We  have  decided  that  it  is 
better  for  us  to  turn  this  stock  into 
money — which  is  much  easier  han- 
dled than  a  lot  of  goods  with  not  suf- 
ficient space  to  display  them  in. 
Within  a  few  weeks,  at  the  most,  we 
must  vacate  this  section  of  the  store— 
and  we  don't  want  to  shift  more  stock 
than  we  are  obliged  to.  We  there- 
fore take  this  means  of  disposing  of 
the  goods.  Our  loss  is  to  be  your 
gain.  _ 

All  parents  with  boys  to  clothe  should  read  the  following  offerings,  see  the 
garments  displayed  in  our  windows,  and  then  be  ready  to  take  full  advantage 
of  the  great  opportunity  afforded  to  save  when  the  sale  opens  on  Monday 
morning.  .' 

■    ■ 

Boys  Norfolk  Suits  at  Big — 
Price  Reductions 

— All  our  smart  Norfolk  models  have  been  reduced  to  prices  that  will  ensure 
very  quick  selling. 

These  Suits  are  tailored  in  very  best  styles  from  strong,  durable  quality  Eng- 
lish tweeds,  in  dark  grey  and  brown  mixtures,  fancy  browns  and  novelty 


All  Our  Boys '  Overcoats 

Grouped  Into  Four 

Prices 

For  convenience  of  selling  we  have  grouped  the  balance 
of  our  Boys'  Suits  into  four  prices — which  we  feel  confi- 
dent will  clear  the  stock  quickly.  y 

The  styles  are  new  and  fashionable,  and  can  be  had  in 
both  medium  and  Winter  weights.  All  beautifully 
tailored  from  imported  English-  and  Scotch  coatings ; 
also  domestic  tweeds. 

There's  the  new  double-breasted  trench  model,  the 
double-breasted  Ulster  effect,  and  the  Raglan  shoulder 
style — Coats  made  for  this  season's  selling,  but  you  buy 
them  at  this  sale  at  prices  considerably  below  their 
regular  values. 

Regular  values  to  $11.50.    tf»       ^^ 

«P7-Q5 

$8.95 


Sizes  8  to  13  'years. 
Rebuilding  Sale  .... 

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Sizes  14  to  17  years. .   Regular  values  to  $13.50 
Rebuilding  Sale • ..... 


Our  Best  Quality  Overcoats 

Sizes  8  to  13  years.     Regular  values  to  $15.00.    <t» 
Rebuilding  Sale «pC)./5 

Sizes  14  to  17  years.     Regular  values  to  $16.75.     ({.^  A- 
Rebuilding  Sale  •>•  •  •  •  • •• *P  1  \J •\*kj 

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stripes. 

Sizes  6  to   1*3  years.- 
Rebuilding  Sale . 
Price 


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Overcoats  for  Boys  3  to  8 
ears  Clearing  at  $475 


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range  to  choose  from. 

Regular  to  $6.56.  Sizes  13  to  16  years.     Regular  to  $7.50. 

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-*-Smart  little  models  finished  with  military  collar  ef- 
fects; with  or  without  belt.  Warm,  durable  garment! 
for  the  little  fellows.     Sizes  3  to  8  years,  and  formerly 


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Floor 


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Great  Clearing  Away  of  Women's 
Sujtsat$g.75-$i4.75,  $29:75,  $4*7? 


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RegtaiH^luea,  *t7.S0  to  *75*M 

— We  are  making  a  complete  clearance  -of  our 
Women's  Winter ;  Suits.  We  have,  therefore,  marked 
the  prices  down  exceedingly  low.  In  fact,  we  have 
made  reductions  equal  to  those  usually  applicable  in 
the;  January  Sale,  and  this:  at  a  time  when  most  Of  the 
Winter  season  is  yet  ahead  of  us. 

There  is  a  -decided  advantage,  then,  in  buying  your 
new  Suit  now.    ,  , 

The  reduced  prices  and  brief  details  are: 

$17.50  Suits  Clearing  at 
Rebuilding  sale 


250  Pairs  Ladies'  Glace 
fi:        Kid  "Gloves 

A  special  Christmas  safe  offer,  and 
one  that  will  soon  be  cleared  at  this 
price.  / 

.For  special  sale  Monday,  a  pair— 

—Gloves,  Main  Floor 


at 


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Monday 


$i;.25 


I-;, 


ux  jour  boy«  n*™  Shirts  On  Monday  and  save.    Give  him  cjnc 
or  two  for  his  Christmas  present    H#will  appreciate  any  otnhe 


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inng  at  (t»  -    _ 


le  ,  models  of  navy  blue  and 
serge.  Splendid  for  everyday  domestic 
These  are  very  great  bargains. 


black 
wear,. 


Values  to  $45  Clearing 
at  Rebuilding  Sale. .., 


75 

^-iA  splendid  range  of  Suits  in  rich  but 
soft  shades  of  velour.  Very  handsome 
styles  and  trimmings.  Suits  that  could 
rio^  be  produced  today  at  the  price. 


Values  to  $25.00  Clearing  at        (t> 
Rebuilding  Sale JJ) J^.JJ 

—In  serviceable  greys,  navy  and  black  serges; 
also  checks.  Durable  quality  materials.  Recom- 
mended, for  good,  hard  wear. 

Values  to  $75  Gearing 


vaiues  to  $75  Clearing  (ft  _ 

at  Rebuilding  Sale ....  Jp4Q .  J^ 

—This  range  includes  all  our  better  and 
high-priced  .models;  also  a  few  French 
models  by  leading  masters.  Values  you 
can  only  appreciate  by  seeing. 

v  —Mantles,  First  Floor 


A  New  Portable  Electric 

Lamp  Worth  $6.15  on 

Sale  Monday  at  $4. Q5 

—A  Lamp  you  can  use  anywhere — on  the  table,  the 
mantel,  the  piano — in  fact,  it's  a  Portable  Electric 
Lamp  you  can  adjust  and  just  use  anywhere  and  in  any 
angle.  The  ideal  lamp  for  reading  and  sewing  by. 
You  can  even  attach  it  to  your  chair  or  bed. 

Strongly  made,  with  a  nice  brush  brass  finish,  and  ma- 
hogany base.  A  lamp  worth  $6.25.  Fifty  only  to  go 
at  a  special  introductory  price— $4.95. 

—Hardware,  Second  Floor 


Shirts*  finished  with  collar  and  pocket     Strong  and 
le.    Full  sire  in  body.     Neck  sizes,  13,  i#4  and  14.     Spe- 
each,  $1:00.  »    . 

Union  Flannel  Shirts,  with  turndown  collar,  or  with 
liar  band  and  band  cuffs.  Cut  full,  size  in  body.  Sizes 
i2}4;  special,  each,  $1.00.     Sizes  13  to  14;  special;  each. 

Weight  Ceylon  Flannel  Shirts,  with  double- turndown  collar 

1  and  band  cuffs.    Smart  fancy  stripes.    Sizes  13  to  14^. 

each,  $1.10.-  • 

dirts  for  boys  and  youths,  in  light  fancy  stripes.    Cut  coat 

and  full  size  in  body.      Finished  with  collar  band  and 

Cuffs.     Separate  soft  collar  to  match.     Boys'  sizes,  neck 

iifcijach,  $1.00.     Yonjths'  sizes,  cut  larger  in- body  and 

m  Sleeves,  13  to  14  neck,  special,  each,  $1.15. 

and  Youths'  Print  Shirts,  in  various  light  fancy  stripes. 

Cut  coat  shape  and  full  size  in  body;  finished  with  plain  collar 

band. and  3-m.  starched  cuffs.     Boys'  sizes,  special,  each,  85c. 

-y-otins'  sizes,  special,  each,  $i«o.  / 

-•  FareUhlnft,  Main  Floor 


Brassieres 

make  useful  and  dainty 
Christmas  gifts.  We  have 
a  nice  variety  of  designs 
and  qualities,  in  both 
front  and'  back  fastening, 
trimmed  -with  heavy  linen 
lace  and  imitation  filet; 
other  styles  in  all-over 
embroidery  and  lace. 
Each  one  packed  in  a  nice 
holly  pattern  gift  box. 
Prices  range,  75c  to  $3.00. 


Girls,  Dresses  of  Good 
Qual  i ty  Serge 

—Made  in  new  styles,  with  large  sailor  collars,  and 
others  featuring  the  Billie  Burke  effects.  Each  Dress 
is  nicely  made  and  finished,  and  .  the  quality  serges 
particularly  good.  In  colors  maroon,  navy,  brown 
and  black.  Sizes  6  to  14  years.  Priced  most  reason- 
ably-$5.75,  $7.50  and  $9.50, 


I 


The  New 
-HOOVER" 

Skirt 

— Corwts,  First  Floor 
is  here.  It  is  made 
on  the  most  econom- 
ical lines— the  ob- 
ject being  to  save 
material. 

—This  Skirt  is  on 
display  in  our  Man- 
tle Department.  We 
invite   your    inspec- 

— Mantle],  Pftrtt  Floor 


t  ■ 

i    New  Voile  and  Muslin 


styles  that  make  them  most  appropriate  for 
Christmas  and  party  wear.  Made  in  high-waisted 
effects  and  trimmed  with  dainty  colored  ribbons. 
There  are  also  models  of  spotted  voiles  in  over-waist 
effects,  with  skirts  finished  with  half-inch  tucks. 
Splendid  values  from  $2.50  to  $7.50. 


30  Nickel-Plated  Copper 
Kettles  to  Sell  at  $2.98 

Regular  $3.95  value 

—A  splendid  quality  nickel  on  copper,  and  it's  a  large  sire  kettle, 
fitted  with  a  side  opener— which  prevents  your,  hand  from  get- 
ting scalded  when  you  refill.  A  kettle  that  we  strongly  recom- 
mend for  wear  and  service.  Worth  regularly  $3^.  Thirty 
only  to  go  Monday  at  $3.98. 

—Come  and  see  our  splendid  assortment  of  useful  pieces  in  Sil- 
ware;  also  Rogers'  Silver  Flatware.  All  useful  for  Christmas 
gifts. 

—Hardware,  Second  Floor 


"My  Second  Year  of 
the  War  * 

Regular  $1.50  volume.     Monday  only— 

QOC 

Ey  Frederick  Palmer,  Author  of  "My  Year  of  the  Great  War." 
— Frederick  Palmer  was  the  only  accredited  Americas  corres- 
pondent who  had  freedom  of  the  field  in  the  battles  of  the 
Sosome. 

With  the  intimacy  of  one  who  has  lived  the  life  of  the  armies  and 
has  seen  the  waves  of  infantry  go  in  under  the  curtain  of  fire; 
with  the  inspiration  of  one  who  "has  sett  the  epic  touch  of  great 
event*,"  Frederick  Palmer  has  written  a  dnscrhition  of  the  fight- 
ing in  the  campaign  of  1916  unequalled  among  books  on  the  war 
in  brilliancy,  intensity  and  accuracy. 
Buy  your  friend  a  copy  of  this  hook  fee  Christmas, 
the  special  price  Is  for  Mondays  netting  only. 


Two  Rebuilding  Sale  Specials 
in  Eiderdown  Comforters 

$13.50  Comforters  for  $9.7*5. 

—About  twenty  to  choose  from,  and  all  desirable  patterns 
and  colorings.  Bright,  cheerful  designs  and  shades,  and  the 
best  quality  sateens.  Your  choice  from  mid  blues,  pinks, 
old.  gold. and  greens.  Each  quilt  ventilated  and  of  British 
manufacture.     Sizes  66  x  72  and  72x72. 

$15.00  Comforters  for  $10.50. 

—A  quality  quilt  that  is  likely  to  be  off  the  market  next  year. 
The  fining  alone  is  well  worth  the  money.  Each  quilt  cov- 
ered in  a  nice  quality  art  sateen  and  cambric,  in  a  good  range 
of  patterns  and  shades.     Is  the  largest  quilt  made. 

From  either  of  the  above  offerings  you  can  choose  a  most  useful 

and  handsome  Christmas  gift 

— Staptet,  Mala  Floor 


1  ' 

Fitted  Toilet  Cases 
at  Greatly  Reduced 


—A  big  assortment  of  Comb,  Brash  and 
Minor  Sets,  fitted  in  leather  rolls  and  fancy 
cases.  Military  Brushes  in  cases ;  Gentle- 
men's Traveling  Sets;  Sharing  Sets,  and 
various  other  toilet  article*,  too  numerous 
to  mention.  All  on  sale  Monday,  in  our 
Drag  Department,  at  prices  marked  down 
35  per  cent  to  75  per  cent  below  their  regu- 
lar values. 

The  reduced  prices  make  these  pieces  excep- 
tional bargains,  thus  enabling  most  useful 
and  handsome  Christines  gifts' to  be 
1  at  cnsnfdiionU  mijtoi 

— **«o\  Mate 


PAVIPWBNCaR,LTP«  \ 


the  ryAu.T,  cotxjiv  is  r,  victctoa,  b,c,  suitoat.  pEcjj&ifBVK  tC,  1917. 


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"  ■■■■*■. 


II  i 


DIRECT 


To  the  Mothers,  Wives,  Sisters  and  Sweethearts 


in  the  Trenches 


1.  In  the  heat  of  an  election  campaign  much  that  ia  inaincere  and  untrue 
it  often  aaid.  In  this  campaign  the  overwhelming  greed  of  eome  of  the 
liberal  party  has  moved  them  to  lay  aside  every  dictate  of  loyalty  and 
patriotism  to  oppose  the  success  of  the  only  measure  that  will  ensure 
Canada's  remaining  true  to  the  Empire.  Your  vote  for  the  Unionist  candi- 
date will  help  to  defeat  their  selfish,  unpatriotic  purpose. 


A. 


a.  In  this  campaign  those  who  have  laid  aside  their  Anglo-Saxon 
heritage  to  join  with  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurier  and  those  of  his  Mood  in  Quebec 
who  care  nothing  for  our  pride  of  race,  our  dead  in  Flanders,  our  aims  at 
home,  but  who  are  on  record  as  desiring  a  separate  French-Canadian  Republic 
on  the  shores  of  the  St.  Lawrence,  have  stopped  at  nothing  to  throw  dust  in 
the  eyes  of  the  voters.  They  have  even  managed  to  influence  two  or  three 
returned  soldiers  to  forsake  their  comrades  in  the  hope  of  personal  gain; 
but,  be  it  said  to  the  honor  of  returned  men  generally,  they  ONLY  got  two 
Or  three  out  of  the  many  hundreds  who  stand  loyal  and  true  to  the  last  ditch. 
Will  you  be  guided  by  the  selfish  mouthings  of  veterans  who  are  traitors  to 
their  pals  in  the  trenches? 

3.  The  Bolshevik!  in  Russia  aim  at  the  separation  of  Russia  from  her 
Allies  for  their  personal  ends.  That  Russia  will  be  ruined  by  their  acts 
they  care  not  Their  ears  are  deaf  to  the  cries  of  Russia's  valiant  dead;  their 
eyes  are  closed  to  the  sufferings  of  Russia's  thousands  of  victims.  We  have 
the  Bolsheviki  right  here  among  us,  too.  They,  too,  are  deaf  to  the  pleas  of 
our  men  and  women  who  have  made  the  sacrifice;  they,  too,  care  nothing 
for  the  shame  they  would  bring  on  the  name  of  Canada.  There  ia  but  one 
difference  between  the  Bolsheviki  here  and  the  Bolsheviki  across  the  water 
in  Russia  the  former  are  drunk  on  vodka  and  the  latter  are  intoxicated"  with 
the  hops  of  power.    Will  you  be  misled  by  them?      . 

4.  There  is  but  ONE  great  issue  st  stake  in  the  election  tomorrow— 
Shall  Canada  fight  on  in  the  cause  of  liberty  and  justice  or  shall  she  quit? 
Shall  our  Dominion  add  fresh  laurels  to  the  glorious  name  won  for  us  by  the 
blood  and  sweat  of  thousands  of  our  finest  men,  or  Shall  we  allow  that  name 
to  pals  and  fade  by  refusing  to  maintain  our  place?  Shall  we  make  sure 
that  adequate  reinforcements  are  sent  AT  ONCE  to  relieve  the  men  who 
sre  enduring  double  strain  in  the  trenches  now  for  our  sakes,  or  shall  we  let 
them  shift  for  themselves?  GET  AWAY  FROM  THE  BLINDING 
FLASH  OF  EMPTY  WORDS  THROWN  OUT  BY  THE  ANTI- 
UNIONISTS;  STRD?  THE  FACTS  BARE  YOURSELF  AND  YOU 
WILL   SEE  THAT  THESE  ARE  THE   ONLY   CONSIDERATIONS 


THAT  COUNT.  THE  BYES  OF  YOUR  MEN  IN  FRANCE  ARE  ON 
YOU*  HOW  WILL  YOU  VOTE? 

5.  Anti-Conscriptionists  say:  "Let  the  United  States  take  bur  placer 
The  United  States  are  in  this  war  at  last,  and  they  are  in  it  to  the  last  man 
and  the  last  dollar.  There  is  no  need  for  an '  election  there.  They  will  aid 
wonderfully  in  the  winning  of  the  great  struggle  into  which  their  consciences 
have  led  them.  BUT  DO  YOU  WANT  THEM  TO  TAKE  THE  PLACES 
OF  OUR  OWN  BOYS?  DO  YOU  ASK  THEM  TO  DO  OUR  FIGHTING 
BECAUSE  OUR  OWN  MEN  WHO  REMAIN  HAVE  NO  STOMACH 
FOR  IT?  SHALL  IT  BE  SAID  THAT  CANADA  STARTED  A  FIGHT 
AND  HAD  TO  ASK  THE  UNITED  STATES  TO  FINISH  IT  FOR 
HER?    IF  NOT,  VOTE  FOR  UNION  GOVERNMENT  TOMORROW  1 

6.  The  Liberals  who  oppose  Union  Government  have  stated  that  the 
defeat  of  Union  Government  will  mean  the  bringing  home  of  our  boys  from 
France  at  once.  Suppose  this  were  true,  would  it  include  the  thousands  of 
our  boys  who  sleep  in  little  cross-marked  graves  in  Flanders  and  France? 
Would  they  come  back?  Again,  suppose  this  were  true,  do  you  think  that 
YOUR  men  would  come  back  willingly?  Would  they  quit  the  fight,  saying 
"Well,  Fritz,  we've  done  our  best  but  you  win;  Canada's  down  and  out;" 
would  they?  YOU  know  they  wouldn't  and  so  do  the  anti-Unionists  who  are 
trying  to  stampede  you  into  voting  against  the  best  interests  of  the  very 
boys  you  sent  to  the  Front.    __^ '        .  . «       

,  7.  The  anti-Unionists  make  many  charges  against  the  late  Borden 
Administration;  they  talk  loudly  of  profiteers  snd  grafters,  and  call  on  you 
to  place  Laurier  and  his  Liberals  in  power  as  s  means  of  correcting  these 
wrongs.  Do  you  believe  that  if  one  political  party  would  be  guilty  of  graft 
and  profiteering  that  the  other  would  not?  If  the  Conservatives  mis-used 
their  power,  as  the  Liberals  say  they  had  done,  why  place  the  opposite  party 


in  power  to  begin- where  the  Conservatives  .left  off?  The  Unionist  patty, 
composed  of  equal  representation  of  both  parties,  with  the  best,  outstanding 
men  of  each,  stands  for  the  winning  of  the  war  and  the  IMMEDIATE 
supplying  of  reinforcements.  v 

8.  You  know  from  the  letters  which  you  receive  from  your  men  at  the 
Front  how  THEY  feel  about  this  election.  You  know  whether  THEY  want 
to  quit  or  whether  they  want  immediate  reinforcements  to  help  them  finish 
the  job.     Vote  accordingly! 

9.  The  statement  of  the  Liberals  that  they,  if  placed  in  power,  will  bring 
our  boys  back  from  the  trenches  ia  a  lie,  a  paltry,  dangerous,  cowardly  lie. 
They  know  that  such  a  statement,  if  believed,  may  have  the  effect  of  causing 
some  of  our  brave  women  to  weaken.  Who  could  blame  a  wife  or  mother 
if  she  forgot  her  duty  in  her  great  longing  to  have  her  man  home  again? 
But  mis  statement,  calculated  to  play  on  the  heart-strings  of  you  women-of- 
soldiers,  is  false.  The  Government  cannot  withdraw  our  men.  It  can  only 
insist  that  they  be  reinforced  st  once  or  leave  them  deserted.  Your  vote 
tomorrow  will  help  to  decide  which  course  of  action  shall  be  taken. 

10.  When  you  lie  down  to  sleep  tonight  picture  the  Canadians  in  the 
trenches.  You  know  something  of  what  they  are  enduring.  Do  yon  for  one 
moment  think  that  the  arguments  used  by  the  anti-Unionists  appeal  to  them? 
Do  you  think  that  smaller  issues  twist  their  judgment?  On  the  MAIN 
ISSUE:  "Shall  we  be  reinforced  or  left  to  fight  on  until  none  remains?'' ' 
HOW  WOULD  YOUR  OWN  MEN  VOTE? 

zi.  The  decision  at  due  election  must  He  largely  with  you  women  who 
have  men  st  the  Front.  You  owe  it  to  them  to  exercise  your  right  to  vote 
tomorrow.  One  vote  may  make  all  the  difference.  Don't  let  the  RIGHT  fail 
for  lack  of  YOUR  vote. 


ts.  Finally,  all  that  you  are  asked  to  do  tomorrow  is  to  vote  according 
to  your  own  conscience.  The  voluntary  system  has  failed.  Of  that  there 
is  no  shadow  of  doubt  and  all  the  "hot-air"  that  the  anti-Conscriptionists  can 
spout  cannot  change  the  fact  Only  the  strict  and  impartial  enforcement  of 
selective7  Conscription  can  produce  IMMEDIATE,  ADEQUATE  help  for  our 
forces  in  France  snd  Flanders.  The  anti-Unionists  will  NOT  take  the  step 
necesary  to  supply  these  reinforcements.  The  Unionists  WILL.  Can  you 
justify,  in  your  own  mind,  the  failure  to  send  necessary  reinforcements  to 
France  at  once,  reinforcements  that  will  relieve  many  of  the  men  who  have 
been  there  too  long  now?  If  you  cannot,  YOU  MU8T  VOTE  FOR 
UNION  GOVERNMENT  TOMORROW. 


1   .Hi 


Am 


j  DR.  SIMON  FRASER   TOLMIE, 

Unionist  candidate  for  Victoria,  who  wu  induced  to  sacrifice  his  private  ends  and  offer 
himself  only  because  he  believed  It  his  duty  to  Canada. 


. 


2.    Simon  F.  Tolmie 

( Vfterinarty  Surgeon) 


SIR  ROBERT  BORDEN 
Leader  of  the  Union  Government,  who  has  forsaken  party  lines  to  win  the  war. 


Mark  Your  Ballot  as  Above 

When  you  enter  the  polllnf  booth  tomorrow  you  will  be  given  s  ballot  paper  similar  to 
the  above  with  the  names  of  the  three  candidates  upon  It  Make  s  cross  after  the  name 
of  Dr.  Simon  P.  Tolmie.     Mark  only  one  candidate  and  pnt  no  other  mark  on  the  paper 

or  your  tote  will  be  void. 


THE  LATE  FIELD-MARSHAL  EARL  KITCHENER 
Whose  untimely  death,  accomplished  by  enemies  within,  stHI  fa)  mourned  by  loyal  Britons. 


What  It  Will  Mean  If  the  Unionist  Govern 

ment  Is  Defeated  Tomorrow 


x.    It  will 
that  his  fought 
maioa  but  the 
bhame  of  the 


that  the  Canadian  forces  In 
hard  and  so  gloriously,  will  fall  r 
of  their  glory  to  add  poignancy 
that  deserted  thorn. 


the  splendid  army 
until  nothing  ro» 
to  the  disgrace  and 


a.  If  will  ssean  that  a  reversion  to  the  old,  «u 
will  lead  to  the  early  decision  that  Canada  has  come  to  the  end  of  her 
—while  lliisjjajgli  of  fit  man  remain  at  home  to  enjoy  the  fruits  of 
secured  by  the  Mf  s  blood  of  those  who  answeied  the  caO. 


5.    It  will  result  eventually  in  the  eternal  . 
disgrace  that  would  be  affirmed  by  all  peoples,  even 
ing  it -for  reasons  of  policy,  would  feel  it  in  their  ' 

o.    It  win 
gained  on  many 

win 


of  the  Dominion,  a 
whilst  deny- 


3* 

unity; 


It  win  bo  a  distinct  victory  for  those  who 


^B(ty  pat  on  the  bach  for 
Mpobttc  on  the  shores  of  the  St. 


of  Imperial 
like  to  see -a  " 


7.    It  win  mean  that  wo 
of  tfane  to  reason  it  out, 

their  Hree  fat  this 


4.    It  wfll  bo  of  so  much  "conaseet  to  the  _ 
actfva  service  found  guilty  of  rannrying  it.  ha  would  farohnhji  be  shot. 


tall  of  the  hard-won  prestige 
fields  wiU  be  gainsaid;  that  the  name  of 
with  "Quitter." 

Canadians,  as  a  peopta.  hi  cold  blood,  after 

deliberately  break  faith  with  those  of  our  boys 

'goon 


g.    It  wiU  bring 


10.  It  wfll  men 
of  the  Canadian 

leer  and  hiss 

11.  It  will  bathe 
©or  bnree  Attes;  It  wfll 

IS    It  w* 


results  thst  in  the 


mat  the  far-reaching 
win  here  acbfcved  a  victory  over  ns 

SJt  win  over  our  boys  In  the  field. 


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THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA,  B-C,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 


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"MY  FOUR  YEARS  IN  GERMANY 

Amba**adoris  Experience*  at  German  Court  Until  Entrance  0/  Jjk*  United  State*  Into  the  Great  War 


9* 


■as* 


Trend  of  German  . 
Political  Situation 


Vhat  of  the  Future  ?— -Will  There  Be  Changes  in 

Government  ?— How  Can  Thev  Be  Brought 

About? — There  Must  Be  No  German 

Peace  if  Peace  Is  to  Be  Permanent 


By  ^AMES  W.  GERARD 

American  Ambassador  at  the  German  Imperial  Court  July  28,  1913, 
,  to  February  4,  i&47 


ewrttHOni^   1111.  s? 

unu*l  Wm      BS  n^*M$J$W  v*^s»BnsV 


IMsvsscie***  Oopjrri**c  /tttf, 


XL/// 
German  Liberals  and  Reasonable  Men 


if 


1HAVB  already   expressed   a   belief 
that  Germany  will  not  be  forced  to 
make  peac*  because  oC  »  revolution, 
and  that  sufficient  food  will  be  some- 
how found  to  carry  on  the  population 
daring  at  least  another  year  of  war. 
'  What  then  offers  a  prospect  of  rea- 
sonable peace    supposing,  of  course, 
that  the  Germans  fall  In  the  subma- . 
rlne   blockade   of   England   and   that 
the  crumbling  up  of  Russia  does  not 
release  front,    the    east    frontier    sol- 
dlers   enough   to  break   the   lines   of 
the  British  and  French  in  France? 
|f  Germany  Turns  Toward* 
liberalism 

I  think  that  lt~ls  only  by  an  evolu- 
tion of  Germany  herself  toward  Lib- 
eralism that  the  world  will  be  given 
such  guarantees  of  future  peace  as 
will  Justify  the  termination  of  this 
war.  * 

There  to,  properly  speaking,  no 
great  Liberal  party  in  the  political 
arena  in  Germany.  As  I  have  said. 
the  Reichstag  la  divided  roughly  in- 
to Conservatives.  Roman  Catholics  or 
Centrum  and  Social  Democrats.  The 
so-called  National  Liberal  party  has 
la  this  war  shown  Itself  a  branch  of 
the  Conservative  party,  and  on  some 
issues  as  bitter,  as  conservative  as 
the  Jankers  themselves.  Herr  Bae- 
atrmann  and  Herr  Stresemann  have 
net  shown  themselves  leaders  of  Mb- 
oral  thought  nor  has  their  leadership 
been  such  as  to  Inspire  confidence  in 
their  political  sagacity.  ■■' 

It  was  Stresemann, \wiia,  on  May  104 
me,  said  tn  the  Reichstag.*  referring 
to  Preeident  Wilson  ae  a  peacemaker, 
•«We  thrust  the  hfnd  of  Wilson 
aside."  On  the  day  Allowing  the  day 
on  which  the  Pr*»ldein><A»noanced  to 
Congress  the  breaking  of  diplomatic 
relations  news  of  that  tor***  had  not 
yet  arrived  in  Be^j Jearr.Streee- 
roann,  on  that  peaceful  BunOBr  morn- 
ing was  engaged  in  «n*king  ^•"J 
to  the  momoers  of  tnd^tloul*  Lib- 
eral  party,  in  which  hs  told  titem 
that  as  a  mutt  of  his  careful  etudy 
of  ths  American  sttuafinn^oTni*  «ar«- 
ful  resegrohei  Into  Ajherloan  charac- 
ter and  pontics,  be  could  **w  "P" 
that  America  would  never  break  with 
Germany.  As  he  conoluded  his  speech 
and  eat  down,  amid  the  applause  of 
hi*  admirers,  a  German  who  had  been 
sitting  in  the  back  of  the  room  rose 
and  read  from  the  noon  paper,  the 
"B.  SB.,"  a  dispatch  from  Holland  glv- 
the    news   that.     America     had 


nominy  of  living  In  a  country  Where 
a  ela*s  exist*  by  birth,  a  class  not 
even  tactful  enough  to  conceal  its 
ancient  contempt  for  all  those  who 
soU  their  bands  by  business  or  trade. 

In  fact,  such  a  party  Is  a  necessity 
for  Germany  as  a  buffer  against  the 
extreme  Social  Democrats. 

When  Germany's  Soldier* 


log    - 

broken  relations  with  Germany.  The 
political  skill  and  foresight  of  Herr 
Stresemann  may  be  lodged  from  the 
shove.  Incident 

,      Statu*  of  the  Socialists 

The  Socialists,  or  Social  Democrats, 
mors  properly  speaking,  have  shown 
themselves  in  opposition  to  the  mon- 
itenkfl  form.  of.  government  "in  Ger- 
many. This  has  put  them  politically, 
militarily  and  soelally  beyond  the 
pale. 

After  a  successful  French  attack  in 
the  Champagne  I  heard  it  said  of  a 
Gorman  woman,  whose  husband  was 
thought  to  be  killed,  that  her  rage 
and  despair  had  been  00  great  that 
ehe  had  said  she  would  become  a 
Social  Democrat,  and  her  expression 
was  repeated  a*  showing  to  what 
lengths  grief  had  driven  her.  This 
girl  was  the  wife  of  an  ordinary  clerk 
working  In  Berlin. 

The  Social  Democrats  are  not  given 
oflcee.  are  not  given  titles,  thejr  never 
join  the  class  of  "Rats."  and  they 
cannot  hope  to  become  officers  of  the 
army.  Did  sot  Lieutenant  Forstner, 
the  notorious  centre  of  the  Zabern 
affair,  promise  a  reward  to  the  flrsv 
one  of  his  men  who  In  case  of  trouble 
should  shoot  one  "of  those  damned 
Social  Democrats?*' 
A  Liberal  Pony  Tot  to  bo  Created 

There  to,  therefore,  no  refuge  pol- 
itically for  the  reasonable,  men  of 
Liberal  Inclinations,  and  it  to  these 
Liberal  men  who  must  themselves 
create  a  Liberal  party,  a  party  mem- 
bership in, which  will  net  entail  a 
loss  of  business.  *  loss  of  prospects 
of  promotion  and  social  degrada- 
tion. 

There  are  many  such  men  in  Ger- 
many today.  Perhaps  some  of  the 
conservative  Socialists  will  Join  such 
a  party,  and  there  are  men  In  the 
Government  Itself,  who**  habits  of 
mind  and  thought  are  not  Incom- 
patible with  membership  In  a  Liberal 
organisation.  The  Chancellor  him- 
eetf  Is,  perhaps,  at  heart  a  Liberal. 
He  comes  off  a  banking  family  In 
Frankfort,  and  while  there  stands  be- 
fore his  name  the  "Von."  which 
moan*  nobility,  and  while  he  owns  a 
country  estate,  the  whole  turn  of  his 
thought  to  toward  a  philosophical  lib- 


X, 


aVmmsrmann.  the  Foreign  Secret- 
ary, although  the  mental  excitement 
caused  by  hi*  elevation  to  the  For- 
eign Office  at  a  time  of  stress  made 
hhr*  go  over  to  the  advocates  of  ruth- 
less eebmarln*  war  lock,  stock  and 
barrel,  to  nevertheless  at  heart  a  Lib- 
eral and  *to lathy  sap  sand  to  a  sys- 
tem which  draws  the  leaders  of  the 
country  from  only  one  aristae  ratio 
otons. 

Solf,  the  Imperial  Cnhtlsl 
wMIe  devoted  te  the  Sta- 
lls family,  to  •  man  00  ren- 
tal hie  views,  so  Indulgent  of 
the  view*  of  others,  and  Indulgent 
wfthont  weakness,  that  he  wouM 
make  an  Ideal  leader  of  a 


At  the  close  of  ths  war  the  soldiers 
who  have  fought  In  the  mud  of  the 
trenches  for  three  years  will  most 
Insistently  demand  a  redistribution  of 
the  Kelchutag  and  an  abolition  of  the 
inadequate  circle  voting  of  Prussia. 
And  when  manhood  suffrage  comes 
in  Prussia,  and  when  the  Industrial 
population  of  Germany  gets  that  rep- 
resentation in  the  Reichstag  out  of 
which  they  have  been  brazenly  cheat- 
ed for  so  many  years.  It  may  be  well 
that  a  great  Liberal  party  will  be  the 
onlyedefense  of  private  property 
against  the  assault  of  an  enraged  and 
Justly  revengeful  Social  Democracy. 

The  worklngraen  of  Germany  have 
been  fooled  for  a  long  time.  They 
constitute  that  class  of  which  Presi- 
dent Lincoln  spoks,  "Totf  can  fool 
some  of  the  people  all  the  time,"  and 
the  middle  class  of  manufacturers, 
merchants,  and  so  on,  have  acqu- 
iesced in  the  system  because  of  the 
profit*  they  have  made. 

The  difficulty  of  making  peac*  with 
Germany  as  at  present  constituted  to 
that  the  whole  world  feels  that  peace 
made  with  its  present  Government 
would  not  be  hurting;  that  such  a 
peace  would  mean  the  detachment  of 
some  of  the  Allies  from  the  present 
world  alliance  against  Germany,  pre- 
paration by  Germany,  in  the  light  of 
her  needs  as  disclosed  by  the  war, 
and  the  declaration  of  a  new  war  in 
which  there  would  be  no  battle  of 
the  Marne  to  turn  back  the  Ude  of 
German  world  conquest.  .d 

For  a  long  time  before  thl  war 
radical*  in  England  pinned  a  groat 
faith  to  the  Socialist  party  of  Ger- 
many. Bow  little  that  faith  was  Jus- 
tified appeared  in  July  and  August 
of  1»14,  When  the  Socialist  party 
tamely  voted  credits  for  the  war,  a 
war  declared  by  the  Emperor  on  the 
mere  statement  that  It  was  a  defen- 
sive war,  declared  because  It  was  al- 
leged that  certain  invasions  of  Ger- 
man territory,  never  since  substanti- 
ated, had  taken  place. 

The  Socialist  party  to  divided.  It 
im  a  great  pity  that  the  world  cannot 
deal  with  men  of  the  type  of  Schelde- 
mann.  who  In  other  democracies 
would  appear  *o  conservative  as  to  be 
almost  reactionary.  But  Schcldemann 
and  his  friends,  while  they  have,  In 
their  attempted  negotiations  with  the 
Socialists  of  g>th*r  countries,  ths  pres- 
ent protection  of  the  Imperial  Gov- 
ernment, will  have  no  hand  In  dic- 
tating terms  of  peace.  00  long  a*  that 
Government  to  In  existence.  They  are 
being  used  In  an  effort  to  divide  the 
Allies.  A*  President  Wilson  said  In 
his  meesage  to  Russia  of  May  if. 
ltlT: 

The  war  ha*  begun  to  go  against 
Germany,  and  In  their  desperate  de- 
sire to  escape  the  Inevitable  ultimate 
dc'oet,  those  who  are  in  authority 
In  Germany  are  using  every  possible 
instrumentality,  are  making  us*  oven 
of  the  Influence  of  the  group*  and 
parties  among  their  own  ouhjoot*  to 
whom  they  bare  never  been  juet  or 
fair,  or  even  tolerant,  to  promote  a 
•propaganda  on  both  aides  of  the  sea 
which  wUl  prsosrvs  for  them  their 
influence  at  home  and  their  .  power 
abroad,  to  the  undoing  of  the  vary 
,  men  they  are  using. 
Socialists  Not  a  Great  Liberal  Party 

There  to  an  impression  abroad  that 
th*  Social  Democratic  party  of  Ger- 
many, usually  known  abroad  a*  the 
Socialist  party,  partake*  off  t  least 
some  of  th*  characteristic*  off  a  great 
Liberal  party.  This  to  far  from  be- 
ing the  ease.  By  their  acts,  if  not 
by  their  express  declarations,  they 
have  shown  themselves  as  opposed 
to  ths  monarchical  form  of  govern- 
ment, and  their  leaders  are  charged 
with  having  declared  themselves 
openly  in  favor  of  free  love  and 
against  religion.  "^ 

The  Roman  Catholic  Church  recog- 
nises In  social  democracy  Its  greatest 
enemy,  and  has  made  great  efforts 
to  counteract  the  advance  of  social 
democracy  by,  fostering  a  sort  of  Ro- 
man Catholic  trades  union  for  a  re- 
ligious body  off  Socialists. 
•  The  Social/  Democrat  In  Germany 
to  almost  an  outcast.  Although  one- 
third  of  the  members  of  the  Reich- 
stag belong  to  thto  party.  It*  mem- 
bers are  never  called  to  hold  office 
In  the  Government*  and  th*  attitude 
of  the  whole  of  th*  governing' class 
"—off  all  the  professors,  school  teach- 
er*, clergy  off  both  Protestant  and 
Roman  Catholic  religion*,  of  th*  pros- 
perous middle  class**— is  that  off  vio- 
lent opposition  to  the*  diiiiUlaon  of  So- 
cial Democracy.  The  world  most  en- 
tertain no  illusion  that  the  Social 
Democratic  leader*  apeak  for  Oar- 
many. 


— 


cheat*  and  manufacturers,  although 
they  appreciate  too  hi  solo  us  dividends 
that  they  have  received  during  Ike 
penseful  year*  sen**  Is**,  neverine* 
less   tool   under   their  akin*   the   Ig- 


off 
they 


If 
tkejtr  fair 
the 

oven  control  that  body.     But.  an  1 
have  esse  and  again  reiterated,  the 
he*  only  the  power  of 
1  opinion,  and  the  Germany  of  In- 
to  ruled    by 


to  Use  other  classes  that  I 
Moped.  There  are  more  official*  there 
than  in  any  other  country  in  the 
world.  As  they  owe  their  very  exist- 
ence to  the  Government,  they  must 
not  only  serve  that  Government,  but 
make  the  enemies  of  that  Govern- 
ment their  own.  Therefore,  they  and 
th*  circle  of  their  connections  are 
opponent*  of  the  Social  Democrat*. 

All'  thto  shown  how  difficult  It  to  at 
present  for  the  men  of  reasonable 
and  liberal  viewe,  who  do  not  wish  to 
declare  themselves  against  both  re- 
ligion and  morality,  to  find  a  politi- 
cal refuge. 

How  Liberal  Party  May  be  Formed 
Chancellor  von  Bethmana-Hollwog 
himself  a  Liberal  at  heart,  a*  I  have 
said,  declared  that  there  must  be 
changes  4n  Germany.  It  to  perhaps 
within  the  bounds  of  probability  that 
a  great  new  liberal  party  will  be 
formed  to  which  I  have  referred, 
composed  of  the  jmore  conservative 
Social  Democrats,  *of  the  remains  of 
the  National  Liberal  and  Progressive 
parties  and  of  the  more  liberal  of  the 
Conservative.  The  important  ques- 
tion, then*  is  whether  the  Roman 
Catholic  or  Centrum  will  voluntarily 
dissolve  and  Its  members  ceaee  to 
eeek  election  merely  a*  representa- 
tives of  the  Roman  Catholic  Church. 
For  some  years  a  movement  has 
been  going  on  in  the  Centrum  party 
looking  to  this  end.  Many  members 
believed  that  the  time  had  come  when 
It  was  no  longer  necessary  that  the 
Roman  Catholic*  of  Germany  should 
cast  their  votes  merely  as  Roman 
Catholics  In  order  to  safeguard  their 
religion* , liberties  and  attempts  were 
made  to  bring  about  thto  change.  It 
was  decided  however  by  the  Roman 
Catholics  toycontlnue  the  political  ex- 
istence of  the  Centrum.  But  the 
question  to  not  dead.  Voluntary  dis- 
solution'of  the  Centrum  as  a  Roman 
Catholic  party  would  immediately 
bring  about  the  creation  of  a  true 
Liberal  party  to  which  all  Germans 
could  belong  without  a  loss  of  pres- 
tige, without  becoming  declared  one 
mies  of  the  monarchy  and  without 
declaring  themselves  against  religion 
and  morality. 

Knbergcr  and  Doctor  Spahn 
It  to  perhaps  too  much  to  sxpect 
that  the  Centrum  party  as  a  whole 
and  as  at  present  constituted  will  de- 
clare for  -  liberalism  and  parliament- 
ary government,  and  for  fair  redis- 
ricting of  the  divisions  In  Gsrmany 
which  elect  members  to  the  Reichstag 
but  there  are  many  wise  and  far-see- 
ing men  in  this  party,  and  Its  lead- 
ers. Doctor  Spahn  and  Erberger,  are 
fearless  and  able  men. 

At  the  congress  which  will  meet 
after  the  war  It  will  bo  easy  for  ths 
nation*  of  the  world  to  deal  with  the 
representatives  of  a  liberal  Germany, 
with  representatives  of  a  Government 
etlll  monarchical  in  form,  but  possess- 
ed of  either  a  constitution  liks  that 
of  the  United  States  or  ruled  by  a 
parliamentary  government. 

Easiest  Transition  to  Likely 
I  believe  that  the  tendency  of  Gor- 
tnan  liberalism  is  toward  ths  easiest 
transition,  that  of  making  the  Chan- 
cellor and  his  Ministers  responsible 
to  the  Reichstag  and  bound  to  resign 
after  a  vote  of  want  of  confidence  by 
that  body. 

At  the  time  Off  the  Zabern  affair 
Scheldemann  asserted  that  the  resig- 
nation of  ths  Chancellor  must  logic- 
ally follow  a  vote  of  want  of  conn-* 
denoe,  and  It  was  the  Chancellor  who 
refused  to  'resign,  saying  that  he  was 
responsible  to  the  Emperor  alone.  It 
requires  no  violent  change  to  bring 
about  thto  establishment  of  parlia- 
mentary government,  and,  if  th* 
member*  of  the  Reichstag  should  be 
elected  from  districts  fairly  constitu- 
ted, ths  world  would  then  be  dealing 
with  a  liberalised  Germany  and  a 
Germany  which  has  become  liberalis- 
ed without  any  violent  Change  In  the 
form  of  its  government. 

5  Off  course  coincident  with  thto  par- 
liamentary reform  the  vicious  circle 
system  of  voting  in  Prussia  must  end. 
This  changs  to  a  government  by  a 
responsible  ministry  can  be  accom- 
plished under  the  constitution  of  ths 
German  Empire  by  a  mere  majority 
vote  of  the  Reichstag  and  a  vote  in 
the  Bundesrat,  in  which  lees  than 
fourteen  votes  are  against  ths  pro- 
posed change  in  the  constitution.  Thto 
moan*  that  the  consent  off  the  Em- 
peror as  Prussian  King  must  be  ob- 
\  tatned,  and  that  of  a  number  of  rul- 
er* off  the  German  States. 

In  ths  reasonable  liberalisation  of 
Germany,  If  It  comes,  Theodore  Wolff 
and  hi*  father-in-law.  Mouse,  will 
play  leading  parts.  Ths  great  news- 
paper, the  Tageblatt,  which  Moss* 
own*  and  Wolff  edits,  ha*  throughout 
the  war  been  a  beacon  light  at  once 
of  reason  and  off  patriotism.  And 
other  great  newspapers  will  take  the 
same  enlightened  course. 

I  am  truly  sorry  for  Georg  Bern- 
hard,  the  talented  editor  of  the  Vto- 
slsche  Zeltung.  who,  a  Liberal  and  a 
Jew,  wears  ths  livery  of  Junkerdom, 
I  am  sure  to  hi*  great  distaste. 

After  I  left  Germany  the  Vossische 
Zeltung  made  the  moot  ridiculous 
charge*  against  me — such  as  that  I 
issued  American  passports  to  British. 
The  newspaper  might  as  well  have 
solemnly  charged  that  I  sent  notes  to 
th*  Foreign  Office  In  sealed  envel- 
ope* Having  charge  of  British  In- 
terests, I  could  not  Issue  British  pass- 
port* to  British  citizens  allowed  to 
leave  Germany,  but  according  to  uni- 
versal custom  in  similar  esses  and 
ths  express  consent  of  the  Imperial 
Foreign  Office.  I  gave  these  return- 
ing British  American*  passports  su- 
perstamped  with  the  worth,  "British 
subject,"  a  mare's  nest,  truly. 

The  fall  off  Yon  Bethmamt-Hollweg 
was  a  jrtumph  of  kitchen  Intrigue 
and  of  Junkeounw.  It  believe  that  he 
I*  n  Liberal  at  heart,  that  It  was 
against  hi*  beat  Judgment  that  the 
ruthless  submarine  war  was  resumed, 
the  pledges  of  the  Sussex  note  broken 
and  Germany  involved  In  war  with 
America.  If  he  had  resigned  other 
than  consented  to  the  10— mulluii  off 
U-boat  war.  he  would  have  stood  out 
a*  a  great  Liberal  rallying  point  and 
probably  have  returned  to  a  more 
real  power  than  he  over  nensessed. 
But  halff  bananas  of  a  desire  to  retain 
ecfice.  haM  keen  use  off  a  mistaken  ley. 
alty  to  the  Bmusim1.  he  remained  la 
at  th*  sacrifice  of  hie  opinion* 


with  half  th*  seal  I 


„  my  King, 
ho  would  not.  In  mine,  age,  have  left 
me  naked  to  mine  enemies."  But 
this  god  Is 'not  the  private  war  god 
of  the  Prussian*,  with  whom  they 
believe  they  have  a  gentleman's  work- 
ing agreement,  but  the  God  of  Christ - 
*  Unity,  of  humanity  and  of  all  man- 
kind. 

It  would  have  been  easier  for  Ger- 
many to  make  peace  wUh  Vba  Beth- 
mann-Hollweg  at  the  holm.  The 
whole  world  knows  him .  and  honors 
him  for  his  honesty. 

Helfferleh  remained  as  Vies  Chan- 
cellor and  Minister  of  the  Interior. 
A  powerful,  an  agile  Intellect,  a  man, 
I  am  sure,  opposed  to  militarism. 
Reasonable  in  his  views,  one  can  ait 
at  the  council  table  with  him  and 
^arrive  at  compromise  and  results, 
but  his  Intense  patriotism  and  sur- 
passing ability  make  him  an  oppo- 
nent to  be  feared. 

Kuehlmann  has  ths  Foreign  Office. 
Far  more  wily  than  Zlmmermann.  he 
will  continue  to  strive  to  embroil  us 
with  Japan  and  Mexico,  but  he  will 
not  be  caught.  Second  In  command 
In  London,  he  reported  then  Eng- 
land would  not  enter  the  war.  The 
rumors,  scattered  broadcast  a*  he 
took  office,  to  the  effect  that  he  was 
opposed  to  ruthless  U-boat  war.  were 
but  evidences  of  a  mors  skillful  hand 
in  a  campaign  to  predispose  the  world 
In  hie  favor,  and  therefore  to  assist 
him 'in  any  negotiations  he  might 
have  in  the  carpet.  Beware  of  the 
wily  Kuelhmann!  -  a 

Baiting  the  Chancellor  to' the  favor- 
ite sport  of  German  political  life.  No 
sooner  does  ths  Kaiser  name  %  Chan- 
cellor than  hundreds  of  little  politi- 
cians. Reichstag  members,  editors, 
reporters  and  female  intriguers  try  to 
drive  him  from  office.  When  Von 
Bethmann-Hollweg  showed  an  Inclin- 
ation toward  liberalism  and  advocat- 
ed a  Juster  electoral  system  for  Prus- 
sia, the  Junkers,  the  military  and  the 
upholders  of  the  caste  system.  Joined 
their  force*  to  those  of  the  usual  In- 
triguers, and  It  was  only  a  question 
of  time  until  the  Chancellor's  official 
head  fell  In  the  basket. 

His  successor  to  a  Prussian  bureau- 
crat. No  further  description  to  neces- 
sary. 

Of  course  no  nation  will  permit  It- 
self to  be  reformed  from  without 
The  position  of  the  world  In  arms 
with  reference  to  Germany  to  simply 
this:  It  to  impossible  to  make  peace 
with  Germany  a*  at  present  consti- 
tuted, because  that  peace  will  be  but 
a  truce,  a  short  breathing  space  be- 
fore the  German  military  autocrats 
again  send  the  sons  of  Germany  to 
death  in  the  trenches  for  the  ad- 
vancement off  the  system  and  the  per- 
sonal glory  and  advantage  off  stuffy 
old  general*  and  prancing  princes. 

Th*  world  does  not  believe  that  a 
free  Germany  will  needlessly  make 
was,  believe  In  war  for  war**  sake, 
or  take  up  the  profession  off  arm* 
as  a  national  Industry. 

Th*  choice  lie*  with  too  German 
people.  And  how  admirably  ha*  our 
great  President  shown  that  people 
that  we  war  not  with  them  but  with 
the  autocracy  which  ha*  lot  them 
Into  the  shambles  off  dishonor. 

I  was  credited  by  the  Germans 
with  having  hoodwinked  and  Jollied 
the  Foreign  Office  and  the  Govern- 
ment Into  refraining  for  two  years 
from  using  illegally  their  most  effec- 
tive weapon. 

Thto  of  course  to  not  so.  I  always 
told  the  Foreign  Office  the  plain,  sim- 
ple truth,  and  the  event  showed  that 
I  correctly  predicted  the  attitude  of 
America. 

Our  American  national  gam*  poker, 
has  given  us  abroad  ah  unfair  reputa- 
tion. We  are  always  supposed  to  be 
bluffing.  A  nook  was  published  In 
Germany  about  the  President,  called 
"President  Bluff." 

I  only  regret  that  those  high  In 
authority,  in  Germany  should  have 
preferred  to  listen  to  pro-German 
correspondents  who  posed  as  amateur 
■uper-ambassadors,  rather  than  to 
the  authorised  representatives  of  Am- 
erica. .  I  left  Germany  with  a  clear 
conscience  and  ths  knowledge  that  I 
had  done  everything  possible  to  keep 
the  peace.  '  " 

Keeping   the   Country   Informed 

An  Ambassador  of  course  does  not 
determine  the  policy  of  hie  own  coun- 
try. One  of  his  principal  duties,  Iff 
not  the  principal  one,  to  to  keep  his 
own  country  Informed —  to  know  be- 
forehand what  the  country  to  which 
he  to  accredited  will  do,  and  I  think 
that  I  managed  to  give  the  State  De- 
partment advance  Information  of  the 
move*  of  the  rulers  of  Gsrmany. 

I  had  the  support  off  a  loyal  and 
devoted  staff  off  competent  secretaries 
and  assistants,  and  both  Secretaries 
Bryan  and  Lansing  were  west  kind 
In  the  backing  given  by  their  very 
ably    organised    department 

I  atnt  Secretory  Lansing  a  confi- 
dential letter  every  week,  and  of 
course  received  most  valuable  hints 
from  him.  Secretary  Lansing  was 
very  successful  In  his  tactful  hand- 
ling of  ths  American  Ambassadors 
abroad  and  In  getting  them  to  work 
together  a*  cheerful  member*  of  the 
same  team. 


on  Returning 
I  returned  to 


Mark  sn  "X" 
Br.  Tot  in  le,  and  pot  no 
your  ballot  paper. 


he  wfli 


Count  wait - 

SKt.      In    hto 

the  Tine*  off 

atotafflcr     a  favorite  u*  station  tn  G«r- 

\T— "Der  Mohr  hat  eetne  SchukM- 

Moor  kaan  gonon,** 

1  gees)  hsi  wMfr    s*^ 

oor  can  go,"  and  In  his  eld lag*  he 

will   exclaim   a*   Shnkjsoiar*   mokes 

th*   great   Chancellor  **f   Henry    th» 

rlahn.     »**<J*v.      Orem  well. 

Had  I  but  aervod  my  God 


When  I  returned  to  America  after 
living  for  two  and  one-half  years  In 
the  centre  of  thto  world  calamity 
everything  seemed  petty  and  small 
I  was  surprised  that  people  could 
still  seek  little  advantages,  still  be 
actuated  by  little  Jealousies  and  re- 
venges. Freed  from  the  round  off 
dally  work.  I  felt  for  the  flrst  time 
the  utter  horror  and  oeeleesnes*  off 
ati  th*  misery  those  Prussian  military 
autocrats  had  brought  upon  the  world 
and  what  a  reckoning  there  will  be 
In  Germany  eome  day  when  th*  plain 
people  realise  the  truth:  when  they 
learn  what  base  motive  actuated  their 
ruler*  In  condemning  a  whole  genera- 
tion off  the- earth  to  war  and  death. 
The)  Santo  off  Ton  MnSon  Dead 
Is  It  not  a  shame  that  th*  world 
should  have  boon  so  disturbed;  that 
peaceful  men  are  compelled  to  lie 
eat  in  the  mud  and  filth  in  the  depth 
off  row  Winter,  shot  at  and  1 
at  and  ehelled.  watting  ffer  a 
to  murder  some  other  Inoffensive  fel- 
low creator*  T  Why  most  th*  people 
In  old  Poland  die  of  hunger.  noTand- 
Ing  dog*  eaongh  lo  eat  la  the 
of  Lcmboigt  The  long  anas  off 
In  Serbia  and  In  ' 


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Why  I  Went  to  War 


ef  the 


at  the 


•  Ttme 


•  righting  Mea  la  This  Arttet*  h*  Uenteeeat 

Osaedlas  Armies.   Who  Telle  ef  Ootaf   I»U>   the 


HNt  AM 


In    It    sa    a 


of  the  Most  Direct  Statements 
S.  Smith.  LeA*  of  erttftsh 
OonSIrt  M  mi  Adveo- 


,  IgsiilsssiiT   inJtb  served   with   the 
Canadian   Expeditionary   Forces   until 

a  received  a  commlasion  in  one  of 
»  ■MMdMiW'  <*  Britain's  snerd 
fOilaiwilwi^HW  dor  entry  Into  the 
war  be  applied  far  hU  discharge  and 
Mill!  it  ad  noma  to  aid  In  preparing  Us 
countrymen  to  take  their  place,  at 
the  front.  Ha  Is  new  at  one  of  the 
National  Arm/  caatonmaata. 

la  August.  1914.  I  was  a  cowboy 
or  playing  at  being  one.  on  a  cattle 
ranch  is  the  Interior  of  British  Col- 
umbia. My  great  ambition  in  life  was 
not  to  own  the  ranch,  bat  to  sere 
enough  money  to  take  me  to  the  San 
FranoUco  Exposition  when  it  opened. 
Aftor  that  I  didn't  care. 

Unblushing!*  I  will  confess  that  my 
abWtles  as  a  cowboy  were  not  so  great 
that  they  kept  me  from  being  excused 
from  my  duties  on  the  range  to  be 
sent  on  a  thirty-Are  mile  round  trip 
every  Saturday  for  the  mail.  I  didn't 
mind  the  ride,  though,  and  one  Satur- 
day In  August  the  early  morning  found 
me  Jogging  along  the  road  to  Dog 
Creek  for  mail,  not  with  my  mind  on 
the  beauty  of  the  Eraser  Biver,  slip- 
"  rapidly  toward  the  sea  as  though 
the  rolling  Mill,  as  a  poet 
say,  but  on  what  they  would 

re  at  the  Dog  Creek  hotel  for  lunch, 
as  I  always  had  my  noonday  meal 
before  starting  back. 

'there  had  been  some  rumors  put  on 
the  range  of  a  war  in  Europe,  but  I 
ngired   those    Balkan   countries   were 

Srfeys  fighting  and  they  were  more 
an  six  thousand  miles  away  at 
least.  Of  chat  I  was  sure,  so  why 
worry? 

Dag  Creek  Eielted 
Dog  Creak  was  excited  when  I  arrived. 
It  seems  some  people  had  retreated 
from  a  place  called  Mons  and  were 
being  chased  by  the  Germans,  so  the 
German*  were  fighting,  anyway.  Then 
a  big  Indian  finally  informed  me  that 
England's  big  white  chief  was  going 
to  War,  or  had  gone  to  warK  and  that 
he  Was  going  too.    Would  I? 


English;  I  wasn't  a  Canadian.  The 
newpapers  said  the  United  States  was 
neutral,  so  I  thought  I  ought  to  be. 
Htm.  dash  Ml  while  I  was  an  alien,  I 
and  lived  In  Canada,  enjoyed  her 
hospitality  and  made  the  high  wage* 
of  the  country.  Lots  of  my  friends  were 
Canadians,  and  they  were  "going 
down'1  to  enlist. 

Anyway,  we  argued  It  out.  Not 
politically,  not  economically,  but  along 
too  lines  of  common  decency.  Even 
if  I  were  on  alien  I  had  boon  in  that 
district  more  than  a  year  and  owed 
it  to  Dog  Creek  and  the  district  to 
go.  I  wanted  to  go.  It  would  be  great 
to  go  to  England,  see  London  and  then 
to  France  I  Oeet  I  began  to  effervesce 
1Mb  I  thought  about  It,  so  I  made  an 
appointment  for  the  next  night  with 
the  Indian.  I  rode  back  to  the  ranch 
and  threw  my  mail  and  Job  at  the  fore- 
man. 

The  following  week  found  us  in 
Vancouver,  the  chief  and  myself.  Then 
things  began  to  get  plainer— at  least 
to  some  people.  But  I  cared  nothing 
about  broken  treaties,  "kultur^"  the 
rights  of  notions,  big  or  small,  nor  did 
I  care  about  freedom  of  the  seas.  It 
was  sufficient  to  me  that  the  country, 
which  had  given  me  the  protection 
of  its  laws  and  the  right  to  live  wanted 
to  help  England.  I  figured  the  Govern- 
ment know  what  it  was  doing  better 


ban  ilted  me,  so  to  the 

ilmple  procedure  of  moving  my  birth 


recruigfflg  office  we  went 


place  a  few  hundred  miles  north  I 
became  a  Canadian  and  a  soldier  of 
(he  expeditionary  force— a  big  word 
with  a  big  meaning. 

Christmas  found  me  In  a  well  trained 
battalion-  of  troops  with  no-  more 
knowledge  of  the  war  than  the  retreat 
from  Mons,  the  battle  Of  the  Marne 
and  a  daily  newspaper  report  of  1004)00 
prisoners,  here  and  another  200,000 
casualties  some  place  else.  . And  *we 
wondered  ft  it  would  last  until  we  got 
there,  secretly  praying  that  It  would. 
The  tint  Jolt 

In  April,  1016,  we  heard  of  the  gas- 
sing of  the  first  Canadians  at  Ypres, 
and  the  first  casualty  list  from  that 
field  hit  Vancouver  with  a  thud.    The 


people  on  the  street  went  along  a 
telle  mora  snliHQMi  and  looked  ot 
yen  with  o  look  which  I  can't  des- 
cribe. Personalty  I  thought  It  woe  a 
terrible  thing  to  do  and  wondered 
what  kind  of  people  the  Germans  moot 
be  that  could  without  warning  deliver 
o  tool  blow  Ilka  that.  In  a  prise- 
fight  she  Kaiser  would  have  lost  the 
decision  then  and  there.  We  wondered 
about  gas  and  argued  the '  matter 
out  in  our  barracks.  Some  of  us. 
bigger  fools  than  the  rest,  contended 
that  the  Gorman  nation  would  repudiate 
He  army.  But  days  went  by  and  noth- 
ing of  the  kind  occurred. 

I  began  to  toko  my  soldiering  a  little 
more  seriously.  If  a  nation  wanted  to 
win  a  war  so  badly  that  it  would 
damn  Ha  good  name  forever  by  using 
such  foul  means  it  must  have  a  very 
big  object  In  view.  It  seemed  to  me. 
but,  diplomacy  not  being  my  Ante.  I 
couldn't  see  the  object. 

May  found  us  at  our  port  of  embarka- 
tion, ready  for  the  voyage  to  England, 
when  news  came  of  the  sinking  of 
the  Lusltania.  That  evening  our 
convoy  steamed  and  I  realised  for 
the  first  time  that  I  was  o  soldier  la 
a  serious  war.  Between  poker,  black- 
jack and  crown  and  anchor  with  the 
crew  we  talked  and  argued  about  the 
two  big  things  that  had  happened  In 
our  soldier  lives — gas  and  the  Lusltania. 
And  to  that  we  soon  added  liquid 
fire.  We  all  agreed  they  were  not  the 
methods  of  war  that  should  be  used 
by  a  civilized  nation,  so  we  concluded 
that,  as  the  German  nation  stood 
behind  its  army  In  these  barbarous 
methods  of  warfare,  the  nation,  despite 
Its  music  its  poetry  and  its  science, 
must  be  lacking  In  all  the  elements 
of  civilization  as  we  know  it  today, 
and  that  If  It  should  win  this  war  It 
would  be  very  uncomfortable  to  belong 
to  one  of  the  allied  nations  or  live  In 
this  world  at  all.  Certainly  German 
manners  would  not  improve  with  suc- 


'  These  were  not  the  reasonings  of 

diplomatists,  I  grant  you.  .  Nor  could 

they   be  regarded  as  the  conclusions 

[ -Watt; -that  was-n  »«««>••..  I  *esa»w-f  drawn   from   a  highly  searching  and 

exhausting  Inquiry,  but  they  were  the 
results  of  the  arguments  of  a  battalion 
of  men  ready  to  take  their  place  in 
France  to  back  up  then*  words  with 
deeds — more  than  ever  eager  and 
willing  to  give  their  all  In  fighting 
against  such  a  nation. 

In  It  for  a  Lark 
So  In  May  we  landed  In  England, 
but  not  as  we  had  embarked.  Then  we 
were  still  la  It  for  a  lark.  On  landing 
we  were  still  for  a  lark,  but  we  were 
also  soldiers  fighting  for  a  purpose, 
clear  cut  and  well  defined — the  saving 
of  our  different  allied  countries  from 
a  militarily  mad  country  without  a 
conscience.  At  out  camp  In  England 
we  saw  those  boys  of  the  first  division 
who  had  stood  hi  their  trenches  In 
the  front  of  Ypres  one  bright  morning 
end  watched  with  curiosity  a  peculiar 
looking  bank  of  fog  roll  toward  them 
from  the  enemy  line.  It  rolled  into 
their  trench,  and  In  a  moment  those 
men  were  choking  and  gasping  for 
breath.  Their  lungs  filled  with  the 
rotten  stuff,  and  they  were  dying 
like  flies  in  the  most  terrible  agony, 
heating  off  even  aa  they  died  port  of 
the  "brave"  Prussian  army,  as  it  camo 
up  behind  those  gas  clouds,  with  gas 
masks  on,  bayonets  dripping  with  the 
blood  of  men  lying  on  the  ground 
fighting,  true,  but  for  breath.  A  great 
army  that  Prussian  army!  And  what 
Jt"adorkWf';  .victory  I  Truly  should  a 
Prussian  be  proud! 

As  far  as  I  am  concerned  the  Huns 
did  not  lose  the  war  at  the  battle  of 
the  Marne  or  any  other  place,  but  right 
at  Ypres  on  April  32.  1015,  and  they 
Iost^  the,  name  of  soldiers  as  well. 
"Gyp  the  Blood"  died  an  angel  com- 
pared to  the  high  command  of  their 
army.  It  la  no  exaggeration  when  I 
say  our  eagerness  to  work  and  learn 
how  to  kill  so  that  we  could  take  our 
place  la  too  line  end  help  fight  off 
those  mad  people  grew  In  leaps  and 
bounds  after  this.  And  It  was  "them 
themselves"  that  stiffened  our  backs 
and  made  us  feel  fighting  mad.  They 
and  their  gas— what  it  did  to  our 
battalion  It  did  to  the  army  and. 
I  venture  to  say,  the  rest  of  the  world, 
except  probably  the  pacifist  and  con- 


21 


CLEAN  FIGHTERS! 

THEY  CANT  BE  BEATEN  I    That,  what  w* 

osjr  otocSn^boy  ogmmot  bo  boomtn  for  voioe  in  tbo 
go  tarn  works.    Bo  sure)  ond  eery  GgAhPsHgaVtmsdo 


$S,O0O  GUARANTEE   OF  PURITY  ON  EVERY   BAA 

a* 


would  be  over  bow.  because  the  whole 
would  have  sand  la  agony. 

It  was  August  when  we  went  to 
France,  still  thai  happy,  care  free 
on  the  outside,  all  out  for  a  good 
On  the  bjstde.  satisfaction  that  we 
were  there,  hot  on  account  of  different 
colored  books,  maybe,  but  from  a  deep 
down  (holing  in  white  men's  hearts, 
backed  by  the  knowledge  of  Germany's 
conduct,  that  we  wore  there  tn  a  right- 
eous cause. 

Evidence  of  the  Blonde  Beast 

Our  second  stop  in  France  on  our 
march  toward  "the  line"  was  in  a 
little  village  that  the  Boches  bad  been 
In  during  their  onrush  In  the  begin- 
ning of  the  war.  Our  billet  was  a 
little  farm  Just  on  the  edge  of  the 
village,  and  the  housewife  permitted 
us  in  her  kitchen  to  cook  things, 
at  the  same  time  selling  us  coffee. 
We  stayed  there  two  or  three  days 
and  got  quite  friendly  with  madame. 
even  if  she  did  scold  us  for  our  muddy 
boots.  Two  pretty  little  kiddies  played 
around  the  house,  got  In  the  way.  were 
scolded  and  spanked  and  in  the  next 
second  loved  to  death  by  madame. 
who  would  then  parade  them  In  front 
of  the  picture  of  a  clean-cut  French- 
man In  the  uniform  of  the  army  and 
say  something  about  "apres  la  guerre." 
In  a  little  crib  to  one  side  of  the  room 
was  a  little  baby,  neglected  by  madame 
except  that  she  fed  and  bathed  it. 
The  neglect  was  so  marked  that  our 
suspicions  were  aroused.  These  sus- 
picions were  verified  by  estamlnet 
gossip  and  madame  herself.  A  Hun 
captain  of  cavalry  had  stayed  there  for 
a  few  days  and  not  only  allowed  his 
detachment  full  license  hi  the  village 
but  had  himself  abused  bis  position 
in  the  approved  manner  of  a  degenerate 
rake. 

As  madame  told  us  her  story — how 
ber  husband  had  rushed  off  with  the 
first  call  for  the  reserves,  leaving  her 
alone  with  two  little  kiddles,  and  how 
the  blonde  beast  had  come — our  hair 
stood  on  end.  What  kultur  that! 
And  that  is  not  all.  What  will  be 
the  stories  that  come  out  of  what  is 
now  occupied  France? 

Madame's  story  was  new  to  as 
then,  but,  like  the  rest  of  those  things, 
as  we  moved  along  through  the  coun- 
try they  became  common  enough,  with 
here  and  there  a  revolting  detail 
more  awful  than  those  we  had  heard. 
Some  one  said : — "The  Germans  weren't 
themselves.  They  were  drunk  with 
wine  and  success." 

It  Is  very  true  about  the  wine  and 
success — very  true.  But  Germany  has 
always  held  up  her  army  as  a  model 
of  what  iron  discipline  can  do.  Iron 
discipline  drove  them  to  the  attack 
behind  gas  clouds  and  masses  of 
artillery  which  wiped  troops  and  trench 
off  the  map.  Their  iron  discipline 
was  there  then,  their  officers  behind 
with  drawn  revolvers.  When  "drunk 
with  wine  and  success"  In  the  first 
great  onrush,  where  was  their  iron 
discipline?  That  which  they  boasted 
so  much  about  was  gone,  and  no  attempt 
was  made  to  keep  it,  but  rather  the 
abandonment  of  it  was  encouraged. 

Now  and  then  Germany  expresses 
astonishment  at  the  persistence  of  the 
British  and  French — but  then  they  are 
a  funny  people,  Germans,  There  are 
so  many  things  they  do  not  under- 
stand. They  never  could  understand 
for  Instance,  why  such  an  American 
moy  as  myself,  who  enlisted  solely 
in  a  spirit  of  adventure  and  with  no 
particular  thought  of  the  justice  of 
the  cause,  could  experience  such  as 
revulsion  of  feeling  as  to  regard. this 
conflict  as  the  most  holy  cause  in  which 
a  man  could  enroll.  It  is  a  holy  cause! 
Never  in  the  history  of  the  world 
was  right  more  on  the  side  of  an  army 
than  It  Is  on'  the  side  of  the  Allies. 
We  who  have  been  through  the  furnace 
of  France  know  this. 

Another  of  the  things  Germany 
failed  to  understand  was  this  great 
nation  of  ours.  Gradually  we  are  com- 
ing to  a  realization  of  what  this  war 
Is  and  why  it  hi.  We  realise  now  to  a 
certain  extent,  but  the  distance  is 
too  great,  the  whole  thing  is  so  vague 
and  indistinct — and  our  casualty  lists 
have  not  begun  to  fill  columns.  But 
our  preparations  are  not  vague.  They 
are  farseelng.  and  their  effect  will 
be  far  reaching.  Even  If  the  general 
public  does  not  fully  comprehend, 
the  Government  does  know  why  this 
great  country  went  to  war.  '  And  next 
spring,  please  God!  our  friends  the 
kultured  Huns  will  realise  we  are  at 
war! 

MINING  IN  B.  C. 


(Continued  from  Page  11) 

difficult  mixed  era*  can  be  smelted  profit- 
ably In  this  manner  for  the  recovery  of 
the  load,  sine  and  Oliver.  Any  onoh  Im- 
provement In  metallurgical  practice  will 
enable  minora  and  smelteries  to  obtain  bet- 
ter returns  and  will  help  thorn  to  hold  tbo 
Canadian   market 

».  Tho  Canadian  market  for  lead  and 
load  product*  moot  now  bo  conaidm-ed.  Tho 
newspaper  writer*  consider  that  the 
marketing  of  tho  load  produced  In  Brit- 
ish Colombia  la  dependent  on  a  sufficient 
supply  of  munition  orders.  Such  orders 
win  no  doubt  render  easier  and  more  profit- 
able tho  disposal  of  the  lead,  but  tho  pro- 
duction of  lead  In  Canada  has  for  a  num- 
ber of  years  been  loos  than  tho  normal 
consumption,  and  It  should  ho  possible 
wbon  tho  present  transition  period  Is  over 
to  market  our  whole  production  in  this 
country  without  tho  assistance  of  munition 
orders.  Tho  following;  table,  which  la  pre- 
sented for  SToator  clearness,  la  round 
numbers.  Is  based  on  tho  Mine*  Brandt 
Reports. 

tsednOnsO  and  f-onanssptloa  ef  Lead 
Tho  production   and   consumption  of  lead 
products  are  oh  own   In  tho  following  table, 
all    quantities    beta*   la   short  tons  to  tho 
nearewt    thousand: 

estimated 
Consumption 
Production  of  of  Load  and 
Refined  Lead       Products 


ISIS 
1911 

1*13 

i»m 

1*14 


•   •■*•••••••-■• 


»MtS 

st,se* 
ss.oot 

19.99S 
91.990 


....    1S.SSS 

/...  it, to* 
....  19.999 

...  •».«•••*.  .,  »  1S.SPS 

ISIS at.ose 

me     ..........  lt.oos 

Tho'  export*  of  uMtalllo  lead  were  4.004 
tons   In    ISIS   and    1.  ISO   sons   la   1S1I. 

Tho  Imports  Into  Canada  of  load  and 
lead  products  during  sores  year*  wero  a* 
fallows:  to  191 S.  il.OOS  tons;.  1911,  i«.*e* 
toaa;  1911,  fl .SOS  toes;  1919,  11.9*9  tens; 
1914.  11.0*9  tons:  lMt.  94.999  tens;  IMS, 
14.999    tons. 

It  will  ho  evident  that  before  tbo  war 
Canada  /Uo>d  about  (9,999  tons  of  land 
and  loaO  prod  nets  per  saaum  while  tho 
prod— Use  was  only  19.909  toaa;  tho  dif- 
IllSSH  Of  11.S9S  tone  betas-  Imported. 
Thore  m  So  doubt 
pries  of  le*4 
ctdodly  lootrlotad  tbo  stnplormsat  of  this 
metal,    hat   with   a   fetltug   pries   tho   ass 

It  should   bo   sos- 
lead    for 
and    Its 


brhtto  tho  imports  of  white  lead  have  *o- 
etoadllr.  oa  account  of  tho  *n*wU* 
ef  tho  Camdiaa  awrrwdhsg  ptaau.  Ufharse 
Is  still  HujertiS  la  larso  uvaatttlea  This 
saay  bo  sxtrtbutod  to  tho  foot  that  tbo 
electrolytic    isOslag    firniss    ussO    at   Trail 

tbo  oodiaexy  nre- 
oaas,  tbo  oupolllBsj  of  uaaatKlea  of  I 
sad  tbo  resultant  fur— Wis  of  Uthanre. 
If  Utbarpo  bad  to  ho  mods  tn  Canada  wo 
would  hare  to  cupel  load  specially  for 
that  purpose  aad  tho  oast  would 
quoatly    bo  somewhat   higher. 


White — 6  pieces. 
White  mates  in  three  moves. 


10* 


Solution  to  Problem  No. 

White 

1.   B-Q  6  Black 

I.  Q,  N,  R,  or  B  mates.    1  .Any  move 
Correct  solution  received  from  Al- 
fred Mansfleld/Br.  R.  L.  Miller,  Capt. 
A.  M.  C.  and  F.  O.  Claudet. 


The  beautiful  mate  which  occurs  In 
.the  subjoined  game  furnishes  instruc- 
tion aa  to  the  value  of  studying  com- 
binations. The  rapid  skittles  player 
passes  up  hundreds  or  such  oppor- 
tunities In  the  course  of  a  chess  ca- 
reer, and  his  loss  Is  a  two-fold  one, 
firstly,  a  proper  appreciation  of  the 
elegancy  of  the  game,  and  secondly, 
the*  possibility  of  becoming  a  good 
player. 


PhlUdor's  Defence 


X. 
2. 
S. 
4. 
f. 
6. 
T. 

/!: 

10. 

n. 

is. 


White 
J.  H.  Blake 
P-  K4 
N-K  B  t 
B-B-4 
P-Q  4 
N-B  S 
Q  x  P 
N-K  N  6 
B-B  7  ch   . 
Q  x  N  ch!  1 
N-Q  5  ch 
N-K  B  S  chl 
N-B  B  mate 


1. 
2. 

S. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 
9. 
10. 

11. 


Black 
G.  A.  Hooke 
P-K  4 
P-Q  S 
P-K  B  4 
N-K  B  S 
P  X  Q  P 
B-Q  2 
N-B   3 

k-k  a     * 

K  x  Q 
K-K  4 
K  X  P 


NEW  AVIATION  BOOK 

"Byes    of    tbo    Army    aad    Navy." 
(By    Lieut.    Albert   Mundy) 


Evan  on  tho  face  of  matter*  tho  work 
of  a  fllcht-Uoutenant  In  active  oorvloo 
would  seem  to  bo  quite  enough  work  for 
one  man,  but  Ueut.  Albert  Mundy  has 
found  time  to  write  an  exceedingly  valu- 
able hook  in  his  work  as  welt'  While 
homo  on  leave  recently  ho  submitted,  the 
manuscript  of  this  book — which  Is  fittingly 
called^  "Tho  Bye*  of  tho  Army  and  Navy" — 
to  tho  Mueaon  Book  Company  of  Toronto. 
They  had,  it  road  by  tho  boot  authorities 
oa  aerial  navigation  in  Canada  and  tho 
United  States,  and  tho  following  eulogistic 
opinion  was  given  by  one  of  tho  latter: 
"Tho  hook  Is  unique;  no  similar  handbook 
on  military  avlaton  exists  la  tho  world, 
because  the  author  has  condensed  into 
each  chapter  all  tbe  essential*  gleaned 
from  a  host  of  technical  hand  books  on 
aeronautical  subjects."  As  to  those  hand- 
books, Ueut.  Mundy,  In  his  simple  foreword 
refers  to  them  as  having-  been  studied  St 
tho  expense  of  much  midnlyht  oil,  but  that 
In  ert>ry  esse  ho  snd  his  colleague*  bad 
found  too  much  superfluous  matter.  He, 
himself,  has  the  practical  knowledge  with 
tho  theoretical,  having  spent  some  time  in 
construction  shop*,  aero  engine  aad  repair 
plants,  graduating  as  tn  aeroplane  pilot 
la  the  K  N.  A.  e.  and  flying  with  a 
Mobile  flghtlnr  squadron  on  tho  Belgian, 
French  and  British  fronts,  so  it  Is  vsry 
evident  that  ho  speaks  a*  "a  man  with 
authority,"  and  not  a  tyro. 

Possibly  the  layman  may  think  that  all 
this  oatort  Is  very  commendable,  and  most 
Interesting,  hut  that  a  book  on  aviation  hi 
really  out  of  his  lino,  but.  If  tho  day  Is 
coming,  as  many  think  it  la,  whoa  a 
flight  series  the  Atlantic  wUl  be  a*  or- 
dinary an  undertaking  as  a  railway  Jour- 
ney acres*  tho  continent  lo  nt  present, 
why,  a  booh  that  could  most  appropriately 
carry  tbo  sub  title,  "Every  Man  His  Own 
Aviator."  should  bo  of  universal  Interest, 
and  not  classed  with  ordinary  technical 
books,  although  It  la  technical  to  a  degree 
but   never   obscurely   so. 

Tho  minutest  detail*  are  discussed  with 
a  lucidity  that  make*  tho  words  "varia- 
tion," "deviation."  "drift,"  otc^asoro  than 
mere  terms,  but  the  keys  that  open 
wonderful  vistas  Not  forget  tin*-  tho  Im- 
portant factor  that  wind  Is  in  flying,  con- 
siderable space  hi  given  to  this  oflbjcot, 
aad   tho   Beaufort   scale   Is  quoted. 

Tho  chapter  on  the  "Theory  of  night'* 
contains  formulae  that  should  bo  most  use- 
ful to  tho  student,  as  should  also  a  lesson 
on  map  reading,  "Tho  Knowledge  of 
Charts,"  a  very  essential  part  of  an  avia- 
tor's   training    take*    still    another    chapter, 


DYSPEPSIA  MADE  A 
WRECK  OF  HER 


Mrs,  Mary  La wi  ansa,  '•  May-place. 
Kltchoroo.  Oat,  writes:  -Dr. 
Tabl.ta  have  ssado  Me  a 
X  used  to  be  terribly 
sutTorod  so  moon  from  Dyspopola  that 
I  ana  shasst  a  physical  wrack.  *  tried 
▼artoua  thlnga,.  which  only  seemed  to 
•nahe  mo  worse,  and  than  mX  last  I  got 
Dr.  Caosoir,  Tablets  Thoy  ehaagesl  my 
whole  outlook  oa  lira.  I  mm  well  new. 
1  rwsap  with  say  children,  and  am  look- 
lag    hoaofully    forward    to    pay 


Five  Months  on  an  Ice-Floe 

) 

Bovril  saves  life  of   Shackletons  Men 


V 


St*  Ernest  Shackltton  wrote  ;— 

,  "When  the  Endurance  sank  in  the 
Wcddcll  Sea,  we  had  to  seek  refuge  on 
the  shifting  ice.  Most  of  the  stores 
had  to  be  scrapped,  as  the  avoidance  of 
weight  was  of  great  importance.  It  was 
then  that  the  Bovril  rations  were  of 
such  splendid  help.  During 'our  five 
and  a-half  months  drift  on  the  floe,  the 
Bovril  rations  formed  one  of  the  staple 
diets  ;  and  after  the  ice  broke  up,  and 
we  took  'to  the  boats,  they  were  our 
mainstay.  1  think  it  is  not  too  much 
to  say  that  without  them,  few,  if  any, 
of  us  would  have  survived*" 


Tfu  fallowing  is  sn  extract  fnm  Mr 
published  tfficUl  cable  relating  to  the 
party  left  on  Elephant  Island  under  Mr. 
Frank  Wild^- 

"  When  Sir  Ernest  left  there  ware  raiknm 
for  »ix  weeks,  put,  realising  that  rescue 
might  be  delayed  kmg  beyond  that  period, 
WaVi  determined  h3  exercise  most  stringent 
economy. 

"  He  deckled  to  husband  the  Bovril  ration, 
which  was  to  form  the  staple  sustenance. 
The  stocks  of  tea  and  coffee  having  been 
eshausted  months  before,  this  was,  too,  the 
only  form  of  hot  beverage  they  pnmsfisi. 
and  it  was  issued  in  this  form  once  a  day. 
Twice  weekly  it  was  given  oat  to  each 
without  water  as  a  meal'' 


'  '-H 


— ; 


In  apite  of  the  increase  in  thm  coat  of 
(the  raw  nustmriol  of  Bovril)  there  heu  been  no 
Mcrease  in  the  price  of  Bovril  duriom  tho  War. 


■ 


1 


Body  -  building  powers  of 
Bovril  proved  to  be  from  10 
to  20  times  the  amount  taken 


. 


e 


while  that  on  "Meteorology"  la  tho  ant 
Interesting  In  the  booh  to  a  reader  who 
has  alway*  been  keen  on  knowing  how 
tho  wind   blows. 

Beading  "Construction  and  the  Care  of 
an  Aeroplane"  makes  one  reetlss  how  ver- 
sat  lie  a  successful  aviator  must  be — not  , 
like  tho  hero  of  a  late  bit  of  fiction,  who 
trembled  at  the  sight  of  a  street  car,  and 
shuddered  at  a  horse,  but  In  on  aeroplane 
was  like  one  inspired.  Airships  ln»tru- 
ments,  wireless  telegraphy  aad  the  sems- 
phone  are  described  In  an  illuminating 
manner.  Aerial  photography  la  presented 
as  being  a  most  fascinating  Side  line, 
while  bomb-dropplne*.  artillery  observation 
and  aerial  fighting  ore'  discussed  In  a 
forceful,  trenchant  way,  that  elves  much 
Information,  without  a  superfluous  word. 
A  very  useful  appendix:  consisting  of  defini- 
tions and  the  Metric  system  adds  to  tho 
value  as  a  handbook. 

In  the  concluding  chapter  Ueut.  Mundy 
talks  la  a  straightforward  and  oerlous 
manner  of  tho  type  of  roan  needed  for 
tho  aortal  service.  Ho  toys  especial  stress 
on  the  Importance  of  physical  fitness,  and 
Implores  prospective  csndldatee  to  bo 
absolutely  frank  with  the  medical  exam- 
iner*, as  tho  slightest  defect  la  sight  or 
hearing,  spells  for  defeat  destruction  and 
death.       

NO  LEGAL  OBLIGATION 
TO  CLOSE  ON  MONDAY 


JttVERGAL  COLLEGE, 


oos  Are 


VANCOUVER,  Dec.  IB.— According 
tn  statements  received  from  the  Attor- 
ney-General's department  at  Victoria 
and  through  city  police  circles.  It  ap- 
pears that  no  penalty  can  be  attached 
to  any  storekeepers  who  keep  their 
stores  open  all  day  Monday  in  con- 
travention of  the  erder-ln-council  of 
the  provincial  government,  which 
calls  for  a  holiday  from  It  noon,  so  aa 
to  enable  employees  to  have  full 
opportunity  to  vote  before  S  o'clock. 

It  Is  further  stated  that  under  the 
order-ln-councll  all  employees  who 
take  the  holiday  on  Monday  afternoon 
in  accordance  with  the  order-ln-coun- 
cll are  safeguarded  against  any  action 
by  their  employers  tor  a  breach'  ef 
contract. 

Some  of  the  dry  stotsheepets  have 
got  together.  It  Is  slated,  with  the  Idea 
of  discussing  the  feasibility  of  keep- 
ing their  stores  open  en  Wednesday 
afternoon,  the  usual  weekly  half-holi- 
day, to  offset  any  looses  occasioned  to 
their  Christman  trade  by  closing  oa 
the  afternoon  of  sssctloa  day.  It  Is 
also  being  suggested  that  the  stores 
generally  should  not  this  year  be  kept 
open  late  every  night  until  Chrurtraaa 

■peaking  to  a  press  correspondent, 
Hon.  Mr.  Farrfa  bore  on*  the  stats' 
menu  on  the  ettaatloa  as  ee*1taed  In 
relation  to  the 


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Christmas  shoppers  would  do  well  to  look  over  our  stock  and 
compare  prices  before  purchasing. 

We  have- 
Ladles'  Children's  and  Gents*  Hsndker chiefs,  in  great  variety,  boxed 

snd  unboxed. 
Ladies'  Kid  Gloves,  black,  white  and  tons. 
Ladies'  snd  Genu'  Umbrellas  ■some  splendid  values.  • 
Men's  Neckwear,  Arm  Bands.  Hose-Supporters,  Braces,  Etc,  neatly 
boxed,  st  reasonable  prices. 

A  most  suitable  gift  would  be  one  of  our  Merchandise  Scrips. 
Csn  be  hsd  for  sny  amount.     Redeemable  at  any  time. 


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For  one  who  wears  glasses, 
no  better  gift  than  glasses 
can  be  found — 

No  better  glasses  can  be 
had  than  those  we  make* 
fit  and  adjust. 


Suitable  gifts  will  also  be  found 
in  our  stock  of  Lorgnettes,  Opera 
Glasses,  Motor  Goggles,  Hand 
Reading  Glasses,  etc. 


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THE  DAILY  v'OLONIST.  VICTORIA.  B.C.,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 


The  Old-Fashioned  Xmas 

Bat  a  New-Fash- 
ioned  Hat 

-  Families    meet    and  old  friends 
clasp  hands.    Not  many  of  them  but 
will  wear  their  best. 

Prop  in  our  store  be- 
fore this  occasion  and  let 
us  correctly  hat  you> 

Let  the  gentleman,  make 
his  own  choice  by  pre- 
senting hini  with  one  of 
our  gift  certificates,   V    issued  to  any  amount. 

Quality  Hat  Shop 

Fort  and  Broad  SU.  Pbooe  1729 


MTNTOSH 
NANAIMO 


Liberal  Candidate  Asked  Why 
He  Went  Back  on  Win-the- 
War  Pledge^— Removal  of 
Profiteers  Urged, 


CHANGE  IN  SCHEDULE 


Ob  Mooter  the  rihiasoe  Patri- 
cia will  not  leave  Nuatmo  until 
•  :I0  In  too  morning,  returning 
from  Vancouver  on  the  seme  af- 
ternoon at  S  o'clock.  Instead  of  St 
3  o'clock  aa  on  ordinary  days.  This 
shanse  in  schedule  Is  for  election 
day  only. 


Only  One  More  Week 

To  Buy  Christmas   Gifts 

j       r '  f       ■ 

Why  not  save  yourself  many  steps,  and  also  money,  by 
buying"  your  gifts  here  this  year.  *  We  have  something  suit- 
able for  each  member  of  the  family,  ami  all  at  most  reasonable 
prices.     Come  and  see  our  fine  stock.     Ten  per  cent  discount 

off  regular  prices  for.  spot  cash.  *• 

* 

Here  Is  a  Nice  Gift 


- 


For  a  Lady 

Tm    Wagon,    in    Fumed    Oak,  with 
movable  tray  and  glut  bottom.    1 
nice   addition   to   a   tastefully   fur 
nished  home.  €1^  QA 

Cash  Price $J.«J.dU 


rHE  BETTER  VALUE  STORL 

DOUGLAS  ST.  ■«■»'  *M*  CITY  HALtT 


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The  Best  Show  in  Town 

The  fine  display  of  Watches  and  Jewelry,  suitable  for  Xmas 
Gifts,  at  a  time  when  it  is  essential  to  study  the  strictest 

economy. 
v  Qualify  Unsurpassed— Prices  Unequalled 


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F.  L.  HAYNES 


Victoria'*   Watch  awl  Cloak 

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Unionist    candidate   la    Nanalmo    Rldlnj 

-     9 


NANAIMO..  Do*.  If.— Urging  the  re- 
.moval  of  profiteer*  and  outlining  briefly 
the  policies  of  the  Unionist  Wln-the-W*r 
Government.  Mr.  J.  C.  Mcintosh,  Union- 
ist candidate  for  Nanalmo  constituency, 
concluded  bis  campaign  In  the  Nanalmo 
Opera  Houae  tonight. 

The  following  resolution  adopted  by  a 
meeting  at  the  Duncan  Opera  House  on 
October  1*  and  supported  by  Mr.  H.  S. 
Stewart,  the  Laurler-Llberal  candidate, 
w*o  signed  it,  was  brought  before  the 
meeting: 

"The  formation  of  a  national,  union, 
'non-party,  wln-the-war  Government;  the 
Immediate  enforcement  of  selective  con 
scrtptloa  by  the  Military  Service  Act  of 
.1117;  the  Immediate  conscription  of  war 
profits  as  In  England;  and  the  utiliza- 
tion of  the  whole  resources  of  the  Do- 
minion for  the  prosecution  or  the  war; 
Immediate  and  adequate  provision  for 
the  welfare  of  returned  soldiers  and  the 
dependents  of  those  who  have  fallen; 

"And  for  the  purpose  of  making  the 
foregoing  effective,  we  each  pledge  our- 
selves to  support  no  candidate  for  elec- 
tion to  the  Houae  of  Commons  who  will 
not  subscribe  to  the  above  principles." 

Mr.  Stewart,  who  was  la  ths  audience 
tonight,  replied  that  It  was  true  that  he 
bad  signed  himself  as  a  supporter  ot 
this  declaration,  but  at  that  time  he 
thought  Union  Oovernment  would  be  all 
right,  but  when  be  found  fourteen  Con- 
servatives and  eight  Liberals,  ft* 
changed  bis  mind. 

Mr.  Stewart  said  the  conscription  bill 
was  unfair,  as  a  larger  percentage  bad 
gone  overseas  from  British  Columbia 
than  from  any  of  the  Eastern  Provinces. 
He  criticised  Major  Harvey  for  speak- 
ing en  the  public  platform  while  wear- 
ing the  King's  uniform. 

Secretary  H.  W.  Hart,  of  the  Oreat 
War  Veterans'  .  Association.  Victoria, 
gave  a  stirring  address,  telling  of  the 
need  for  a  wln-the-war  Oovernment  He 
told  of  Conditions  In  France,  and  urged 
everyone  to  vote  so  that  something  could 
be  done  to  relieve  conditions. 

Others  speakers  were:  Dr.  Brown,  who 
was  chairman,  and  Messra  W.  Boulton, 
O.  W.  Caunce.  and  Dean. 


sy 


The  Lepkie  Shoe 

Oo  to  your  dealer  today  and  ask  to  see 

tha  various  styles  of  "Lockie  Shoes." 
Step  into  a  pair  and  note  the  real  com- 
fort Comfort  and  wearing  qualities  have 
always  been  first  considerations  in  the 
manufacture  of  LECKIE  SHOES— they 
are  honestly  built. 

Then,  again,  every  penny  yon  pay  for 
LECKIE  SHOES  is  kept  in  British  Col- 
umbia to  keep  the  wheels  of  industry 
humming— to  Keep  pay-rolls  going.   . 

Wny  buy  foreign-made  Shoes 
Vwhen  LECKIE  SHOES  are 
better  and  cost  no  more? 
You'll  find  LECKIE  SHOES 
the  best  investment  yon  ever 
made.  Get  them  at  your  favor- 
ite dealer. 
Built  for  Wear,  Stylo  and  Comfort 


THRILLS  AWAIT  MEN 
10  GO  FLYING 


——— 


Flight-Lieut.  Victor  Phillips  Is 
Enlisting  Cadets  in  NanaimQ 
—Training  Course  Is  Inter- 
esting Work, 


Yob  Want  Tour 
Christmas  Dinner 

to  look  and  taste  the  best. 
If  we  launder  your  table 
Unen  one-half  your  worry 
will  be  over.  Tablecloths, 
\  6c  up.  Napkins,  15c  a 
dozen.  Let  us  do  them  this 
week. 

WE  KNOW  HOW 

Victoria    Steam 
Laundry  Co.,  Ltd. 

171 


I 


W.CT.U.  ARRANGES 

GOOD  PROGRAMME 

On  Tusaday  evening,  psoombgr  it, 
ana    elocutionary    stive* 

tot  win  no  haM  Me* 
of  the  W.CT.U.,  In  the 
ley '  Method)*     Church.     Most 
Avsjsjws,  Vletorta  Wen*    An  uteres* 
Maw  of  naval 
wiU  bo  ftvon  by  the 


Brought"  (Tempeler).  Miss  Freda 
Hasenrats;  (a)  "Whan  the  Dow  Xa 
Falling"  (Schnleder),  <b)  .  'Three" 
(Florence  Aylward),  Miss  Mitchell: 
elocutionary  selection.  "The  First  Bot- 
tler" (Will  Carlton),  lira.  Till;  Bongs 
ot  the  Allies,  (a)  "J'al  pleure  on 
rove"— French— (Huo),  (b)  "Bond. 
Lovely  Bud" — Russian — (Ruben- 
stein),  (a)  "La  donna  mobile"— Ital- 
ian—(Verdi).  («)  "Recompense"— 
Bngllah—  (Hammond).  J.  Macmlllan 
Mulr;  elocutionary  selection.  "Fleu- 
rettl"  (Robert  W.  Barrios).  Miss  Flor- 
ence Hagenbeaa;  soks  selected.  Miss 
Bmrr;  elocutionary  selection,  "Poor, 
houae  Nana"  (Tempeler),  Miss  Jula 
atlrton;  duet,  "Bnowdrop"  (Lisa  Leb- 
mana).  Miss  Mitchell  and  Mr.  Mulr; 
elocutionary  swtoetten,  "Homo  versus 
Saloon"  (Lacy  BUm).  Miss  Mary 
Laid.     Aoeompanlat.  Miss  Lola  Caaail. 


user.  Ticrom  mrtxira 


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fin 


gesastloa.    "What   the    Train 


SUIT  FRANCiaCO.  Deo.  IB.— Curt 
P.  Mutachrah,  alleged  former  officer 
•€  the  Oormaa  navy,  was  arrested  aa 
a  dangerous*  attan  on  m  presidential 
warrant  today  by  Federal  authorities, 
who  said  ho  had  bean  the  Brat  per- 
son ane/rehended  hero  under  the  reg- 
utatloaa  Imposed  by  Prasad* st  Wa- 
gon's proclamation,  dated  November 
19,  loetisuthsg  the.  movement  of  Oer- 
Inthbi   ooantry.      Mutschtnk 

liner  In  dock  hero. 
fact  that  the   presidential 
tftgsj  statas  that  Oorman  l_ 
remain  outside  a  radius  of  19*  yard* 
from     dosha,    railroad 


NANAIMO.  Deo.  15.— Fll«ht- Lieut- 
Victor  Phillips,  travelling;  recruiting 
offloar  for  the  Royal  Flying  Corps  in 
British  Columbia,  la  in  Nanalmo  alan- 
ine; up  Cadets  between  the  ages  of 
It  to  tO  for  pilots.  Lieut.  Phillips 
as  waU  known  In  Nanalmo,  having 
boon  employed  with  tho  Ladyamlth 
Lumbar  Co.  before  enlisting  In  1911. 
While  In  France  with  tho  Royal  Fly- 
ins;  Corps  an  obasrvar  ha  won  his 
BsmmlstOaa  .purine;  a  asrht  with  a 
Oorman  in  midair  ho  was  hit  by  ma- 
ehtao  gun  Bra  la  tho  loft  leu  which 
nsuinsHalsfi  Its  amputation. 
A  Gads*  Ti  slnlSB 

A  cadet  la  sent  9a  Toronto  and  la 

^■Bt    T^SBBBBssaV    AWAMkAssl  ^L^afAaWbfA    4bBB*    dhtaage. 

tgoatraa  a  short 
aadur  the  la- 
rBeora     He  la 

BsllSul  of  Military 


Umlnary  flying  camp.  North  Toronto, 
Leaside,  Camp  Mohawk,  or  Camp 
Kathbua.  If  a  cadet  happens- to  bo 
posted  to  tho  North  Toronto  station, 
as  a  rule  ho  has  done  no  previous 
flying.  ' 

When  ha  arrived  at  North  Toronto. 
or  any  other  flying  camp,  ho  if  pro- 
bably taken  up  for  a  little  fly  in  the 
air — a  sort  of  preliminary  "Joy-ride" 
— within  half  an  hour  of  his  arrival. 
Ha  goes  up  with  a  very  caroful  and 
competent  Instructor,  and  Invariably 
likes  his  trial  trip.  Before  ho  as- 
cends again,  the  use  of  tho  controls 
has  been  explained  to  him,  and  he 
understands  a  little  of  the  practical 
end  of  flying.  Ho  la  then  given  par- 
tial—at first  very  partial—control. 
And  from  then  on  until  his  first  solo 
flight  he  Is  entrusted  with  more  and 
more  control  until  he  has  completed 
his  five  hours  In  tho  air  'altogether. 
Then  he  completes  about  Ave  hours' 
solo,  and  if  considered  fit,  goes  to 
higher  training. 

Has  Busy  Days 
During-  this  elementary  period  he 
has  also  been  receiving  ground  train- 
ing. Tho  work  consists  of  machine 
gun  practice,  wireless  and  more  in- 
struotlon  In  the  theory  of  flight,  thd 
rigging  of  machines  and  the  oper- 
ation*, and  maintenance  of  engines. 
With  lectures  and  practical  work — If 
tho  cadet  Is  to  fly  In  early  morning 
ho  la  ordered  to  "take  off  tho  map 
and  got  upstairs  at  6  o'clock" — the 
cadet's  day  la  fairly  crowded. 

When'  he  is  not  practising  flying,  he 
Is  studying  something  connected  with 
it.  'Lectures  and  classes  ars  going 
on  all  the  time.  The  day's  routine  is 
made  up  aa  follows:  Rise  for  early 
flying  (every  other  morning).  4  a.m.; 
early  morning  breakfast;  4:iaVreport 
at  hangars,  4:30;  flying  from  4:30  till 
7:10;  breakfast,  8;  wireless,  9:90  till 
10:30;  machine  gun,  10:90  till  11:30; 
drill,  11:80  to  12:15;  luncheon,  1  p. 
m.;  off  duty  from  1  till  4;  drill,  4 
till  9;  flying  5  till  9;  full  dress  din- 
ner,  8:30. 

Having  passed  through  these  stages 
he  goes  to  tho  higher  training  squad- 
ron, whsro  the  work  consists  of  fly- 
ing photography  and  bomb  dropping 
and  where  ho  reeelves  more  advanced 
instruction  In  machine  gun  and  wire- 
less work.  Having  completed  this  he 
goes  to  the  Wireless  squadron,  where 
the  work  consists  of  ranging  artillery 
Are  on  targets  by  means  of  wireless 
and  reading  ground  signals.  When 
he  has  ■  completed  this  part  of  the 
training  hs  commences  aerial  gunnery 
and  aerial  fighting.  , Throughout  alt 
this  training  from  tho  very  beginning, 
it  is  ceaselessly  Impressed  on  him  that 
his  real  usefulness  must  over  consist 
In  his  ability  to  co-operate  with  the 
artillery  and  Infantry. 

Tho  cadet,  while  undergoing  his 
training,  la  in  no  sense  an  officer.  Ho 
Is  subject,  to  the  ordinary  discipline 
of  the  camp.  But  the  cadets  mess 
with  tho  officers.  The  messrooms 
are  generally  comfortable,  having 
large  tables  with  pure  white  table- 
cloths. „ 
The  camps  at  Fort  Worth,.  Texas. 
are  similar  to  those  In  Canada,  in 
return  for  the  provision  of  three 
aerodromes  In  Texas  fully  equipped 
and  with  every  requisite,  including 
machines,  furnished  by  tho  Oovern- 
ment of  tho  United  States,  the  Royal 
Flying  Corps  trained  over  200  hun- 
dred cadets  last  Summer  in  the  va- 
rious flying  camps  The  Royal  Fly- 
ing Corps  will  take  500  Canadians  of 
the. right  stamp,  that  Is  to'  say.  young 
fellows  of  natural  alertness  and  with 
a  good  education,  tomorrow. 
Sent  to  Kngtand 
After  the  cadet  has  completed  a 
three  months'  course  in  the  art  of 
flying  and  aerial  fighting  generally,  he 
is  then  sent  to  England  where  ha  re- 
ceives still  mora  advanced  work.  Ha 
remains  In  England  perhaps  three 
weeks  or  a  month,  depending  how  ho 
gets  along.  On  arrival  in  Franco  he 
Is  posted  to  a  squadron  where  com- 
mences his  life  of  excitement,  then 
holding  tho  rank  ef  second  lieutenant. 
One's  experiences  and  sensations  on 
his  first  trip  over  the  enemy  lines  ars 
too  confused  and  crowded  to  be 
analysed  or  described.  After  making 
a  hundred  such  expeditions  he  can 
explain  his  experiences  clearly 
enough,  but  he  ceases  to  appreciate 
the  sensations.  It  has  become  pure* 
ly  a  matter  of  business,  and  what  ho 
sees  and  feels  he  can  describe  only 
from  the  standpoint  of  an  aviator. 
From  his  viewpoint  the  work  "above 
the  clouds"  assumes  an  aspect  wholly 
different  from  what  It  appears  to 
have  to  the  man  In  the  trenches. 

Going  over  the  Une  when  weather 
permits,  the  experiences  from  day  to 
day  differ  little  except  in  quantity. 
The  airplanes  are  all  equipped  with 
wireless  apparatus  by  which  can  be 
sent  hack  news  to  headquarters  to 
note  on  tho  map  tho  location  of  the 
batteries  seen  in  action.  But  the 
groundwork  of  the  reconnaissance 
would  be  some  carefully-chosen 
photographs  taken  over  the  new  Oor- 
man defences.  The  camera,  forty 
pounds  In  weight,  specially  construct- 
ed affair,  hangs  on  tho  side  of  tho 
machine  where  photographs  of  tho 
surrounding  country  can  bo  taken.  A 
careful  study  of  those  photographs, 
compared  with  those  taken  on  a  pre- 
vious reconnaissance  a  week  before. 
Indicate  exactly  how  muoh  digging 
the  Germans  had  done  in  the  past 
week  and  how  far  they  had  retreated 
or  advanced.  This  Information  would 
not  only  bo  of  value  in  correcting 
maps,  but  from  it.  coupled  with 
others  that  had  come  In  through  dif- 
ferent channels,  ths  staff  officers  are 
able  to  deduce  the  German  plans  In 
this  particular  region,  and  make  their 


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"The  Gift  de  Luxe" 


or  Player-Piano 

Under  the  Distinguished  Patronage  ot  IJ.R.H 
the  Duke  of  Connaught 

HERE  is  no  gift  that  would  give  such  entire  satisfaction  and  enjoyment  to 
the  whole  family  as  a  Willis  Piano  or  Player-Piano.  No  other  present 
would  have  so  fine  an  influence— so  entertaining— so  diverting.  Make 
this  Christmas  memorable  by  introducing  into  your  home  one  of  these  splen- 
did, high-grade,  artistic  instruments. 

Let  us  show  you  the  last  word  in  Piano  Architecture  and  Piano  Values 

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stow  them  so  that  they  will  be  con- 
veniently placed  when  tho  work  be- 
gins. By  the  time  you  ho-ve  every- 
thing arranged  and  look  over  the  side 
of  the  machine  tho  surrounding  coun- 
try that  you  ware  over  Just  a  few 
minutes  previously  has  passed  away. 
You  are  In  a  new  world— -a  world 
dominated  by  the  roar  of  the  motor 
and  limited  to  Just  two  and  the  ma- 
chine. 

Even  the  wildest  stretch  of  im- 
agination one  cannot  conceive  that  ho 
has  the  slighted  connection  with 
What  he  sees  below,  the  houses 
seem  doll  houses,  but  aa  you  mount 
higher  and  still  higher  they  lose  even 
their' appearance  and  the  roads  and 
villages  become  mere  markings  and 
geometrical  figures  which  differ  not 
one  bit  from  tho  map  in  tho  case  at 
tho  side.  The  sense  ot  vertigo, 
which  one  ordlnarllly  associated  with 
high  places,  la  never  felt  In  the  air- 
plane.. 

Besides  taking  photographs  there 
are  many  other  more  exciting-  times, 
suoh  aa  bombing;  or  aerial  fighting, 
tho  latter  la  where  the  fun  begins. 
After  he  has  made  his  first  attack  and 
come  out  successful,  bringing  his 
man  to  earth  or  making  him  retreat, 
looks  around  for  another  Oorman 
machine  which  he  can  fight,  having 
confidence  that  he  la  tho  better  man. 
By  making  quick  movements  tho 
Oorman  always  falls  for  tricks  and 
therefore  the  British  have  tho  upper 
hand,  and  with  a  few  hundred  of 
rounds  of  machine  gun  fire,  the  en- 
emy's plane  drops  to  earth,  descends 
Into  British  territory  or  back  to  their 
own;   . 

WILL  HOLD  CHRISTMAS 
TE  FOR  KIDDIES 


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Hill 

niniiiiiiiii  ilium 

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Local  Order  of  Elks  Busy  Pre- 
paring Entertainment  for 
the  Children  of  Soldiers  Who 
Are  Fighting  in  France, 


plans  accordingly.  For  technical  res- 
sons  these  photographs  are  taken  at 
4.900  metres*  altitude,  which  In  plain 
English  means  two  miles  up. 

When  tkese  pictures  are  taken 
there  Je  an  escort  of  flea  "Speds,** 
which  are  the  newest  and  fastest 
fighting  machlnsa.  Before  leaving, 
everything  meet  be  used  with  the  Ob- 
server, aa  it  la  impossible  far  the 
pilot  to  talk  while  the  saggar  Is  roar- 
ing, aa  It  fa  sassnMal  «Jkat  everythl 
should  he  understood 
other  before  starting. 

aa  the  maehlne  la  up  eev- 
f edt,  they   prepare  fas* 
the  safety 
lot  out  the 
behind  the 


Alarm 
f.  U    Ha 


NANAIMO.  Dec.   IS.— Mr.   R.   Kap- 

lansky,  chairman  of  tho  Bike'  Christ- 
mas tree  fund  for  tho  soldiers'  kid- 
dles. Is  now  looking  for  tho  names  of 
tho  children  of  Nanalmo  whoso  fath- 
ers are  fighting  on  tho  battlefields  of 
France.  It  Is  estimated  there  will 
be  over  460  children  to  be  entertained, 
and  It  Is  tho  desire  of  tho  committee 
that  it  will  live  long  In  their  mem- 
oriae. 

Many  of  Nanalmo'i  large  firms 
have  donated  sumo  to  this  worthy 
object,  and  tho  least  ettlaona  can  do 
la  to  give  a  fow  seats  to  help  gtve 
these  children  a  Merry  Christmas. 
Already  Mj.  Kaplaneky  has  a  consid- 
erable amount  of  money  on  hand,  but 
a  few  hundred  dollars  more  would  ho 
appreciated.  Several  means  have 
been  suggested  to 
Mr.  Keplansky.  thtnktag  of 
way  to  rsiss  a  fow  dollars,  had 
kind  person  prsaeat  hlaa  with  a  fat 

Tickets  are  en  sale  by  tho  committee 
and  Mr.  Kapaanetry. 

AH  arrangements  of  the  entertain- 
ment are  tn  the  able  hand*  ef  Mrs. 
W.  W.  1>wla,  and  a  strong  ngsnmlrtag 
at  ladies,  awtHnileg  of  say  ed  the  rag 
who  have  so 
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But,  We  Sure  CAN  Bate  Broad." 


Moral:  Leave  the  knitting  to  the 
women  and  let  us  bake  the  bread. 

Just  Phone  444  or  Ask  Your 
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THE  DAILY  COLONIST.  VICTORIA,  B.C,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  irS,  1917. 


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ROn  EXPANSION 


Factories  of  All  Kinds  Kept 
Humming  While  Behind  All 
Are  Possibilities  From  Iron 
and  Coal  Resources. 


NANAJMO.  Dec.  16.— Nuwlmo  la 
progressing  as  an  Industrial  eantra.  It 
ha*  been  Justly  called  "The  Pivot  of 
and  la  amply  Justifying  its 


RICH  RESOURCES  BACK  COAL  CITY'S  GROWTH 


Far  eome  time  past,  commercial  en' 
terprleee  of  many  and  varied  deacrlp- 
tiona  have  been  buay  quietly  and  un- 
obtruoively  establishing  themselves. 
The  Lanndry  Co.  haa  been  capitalised 
locally  and  la  providing  work  tor  40 
employeee,  with  a  larva  monthly  pay- 
rolL  The  company  can  boaat  that  It 
la  one  of  the  beat  equipped  plants  is 
British  Columbia,  coating  120,000. 

The  Pioneer  Bottling  Works  estab- 
lished •  factory  hare  soma  time  ago 
and  Ms  machinery  Is  the  most  modern 
and  efficient  obtainable.  It  was  pro- 
cured from  the  Riley  Manufacturing 
Co..  London.  England.  The  Arm  pro- 
duced a  fall  line  of  carbonated  bev- 


The  Union  Brewing  Co.  haa  been 
nalatraWhtfl  In  Nanaimo  for  over  twen- 
ty years  and  haa  amalgamated  with 
all  the  other  Coast  town  breweries 
It  haa  a  Urge  payroll,  bat  under  the 
Prohibition  Act  the  staff  has  been 
considerably  reduced. 

The  Ladyemlth  Lumber  Co.  haa  Its 
headquarters  In  Nanaimo  and  em- 
ploys a  large  number  of  mail  and  is 
running  continuously.  The.  com- 
pany's wharfage  is  extensive  and  will 
be  eventually  considerably  improved. 
Great  Herring  Centre 

The  fisheries  are  among  the  most 
extensive  and  valuable  on  the  Pacific 
Coast.  Herring,  salmon  and  ood  form 
the  basis  of  this  remunerative  indus- 
try. Over  eo.ooo  tons  of  herring  is 
the  estimated  annual  catch.  -         ■■     ; 

The  clam  factory  is  one  of  the 
least  conspicuous  and  most  progres- 
sive. Only  established  several  years 
ago.  It  already  pays  well.  The  clams 
are  brought  in  by  Indians  and  are 
cleaned,  canned  and  cooked  on  the 
premises  and  afterwards  shipped  to 
ill  parts  of  the  Dominion. 

Fruit  growing,  although  it  has  not 
been  undertaken  to  the  same  extent 
as  In  the  interior.  Is  nevertheless  a 
profitable  business.  Fears  and  ap- 
ples In  particular  attain  a  high  stan- 
dard of  excellence  and  are  shipped 
yearly  as  far  Bast  aa  New  Tork  and 
Halifax. 

Chicken  farming  is  a  profitable  oc- 
cupation and  presents  boundless  op- 
portunity to  the  "small  man."  A  lo- 
cal chicken  farmer  with  only  200 
birds  easily  makes  a  comfortable  liv- 
ing. 

There  are  several  brick  and  tile 
companies  about  Nanaimo.  There  are 
others  at  Hast  Wellington  and  Ca- 
briole Island.  The  deposits  are  prac- 
tically unlimited  and  lie  four  and  five 
feet  beneath  the  eurfaee. 

The  agriculture  of  the  Nanaimo  dis- 
trict Is  In  a  flourishing  condition.  The 
Agricultural  Association  has  erected 
an  agricultural  hall  within  the  city 
limits.  The  Farmers'  Institute,  cover- 
ing the  Nanaimo  and  Cedar  districts, 
Is  a  progressive  association.  There  is 
a  ■mall  membership  fee.  and  for  this 
members  are  entitled  to  free  lectures 
on  subjects  of  practical  Interest,  de- 
livered by  experts,  who  have  gained 
their  knowledge  by  experience,  as 
well  as  by  Government  specialists. 

The  foundry  covers  a  large  area  of 
ground  and  employs  a  considerable 
number  of  men.  It  is  confidently  ex- 
pected that  the  present  works  will 
form  the  nucleus  of  a  future  ship- 
building yard*  The  payroll  from  this 
Industry  contributes  very  handsomely 
to  the  Income  of  the  city. 

IbonM  He  Cotton  Centre 

The  Nanaimo  Creamery,  which  haa 
been  established  for  seme  years,  turns 
oat  a  class  of  butter  second  to  none. 
The  establishment  Is  operated  en  the 
most  modern  lines,  while  the  large 
dairy  farmers  of  the  neighborhood, 
provide  the  raw  material. 

There  are  two  papers  In  the  city, 
The  Free  Press  (evening),  and  The 
Herald  (morning). 

The  Dominion  Theatre  provides  the 
public  wMh  picture  shows  all  the 
year  round;  The  Bijou  Is  a  very  up- 
to-date  house,  showing  pictures  every 
night  in  the  week  except  Sunday. 

The  hotel  accommodation  la  re- 
markably efficient.  The  Windsor  Ho- 
tel, operated  on  the  American  plan, 
pceseees  a  large  number  of  rooms. 
The  new  wing,  which  hoe  recently 
been  added,  is  of  the  most  ambi- 
tious design.  Other  hotels,  the  Grand. 
Palace.  Nanaimo  and  Commercial,  are 
smaller,  bat  well  appointed. 

The  climate  of  Nanaimo  very  eloee- 
ly  approximates  that  of  southern  Eng- 
land, and  should  make  an  Ideal  cen- 
tre for  the  manufacture  of  cotton 
goods.  It  is  much  nearer  the  cotton 
fields  than  Manchester  and  Is  a  per- 
fect centre  for  distribution.  With  the 
unlimited  supply  of  suitable  timber, 
Nanaimo  possesses  great  possibilities 
for  the  manufacture  of  furniture. 

In  close  proximity  to  Texada  Isl- 
and, with  the  oldest  and  most  pro- 
line Iron  mines  in  British  Columbia. 
Nanaimo.  with  ita  soal.  possesses  po- 
tential possibilities  which  may  de- 
velop it  Into  a  second  Manchester  or 
Newcastle.  It  will  he  strange  Indeed. 
if  the  future  dees  not  bring  forth  the 
manufactures  associated  with  these 
twin  sisters  of  commercial  suprem- 
acy.    The  manufacture  of  cans,  log- 


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ale's  Road  to  St.  PhlMs's 
lag  at  Foam  Han.  Cheee 

Bgeehhi  District— Mr.  H.  Wtohllag, 
enumerator;  at  bis  residence,  Klghth 
Street,  Newcastle  Towuelte  Division, 
from  >  to  I  yusv  This  dietrtot  eem- 
limits  en  Newcastle  Townslte  to  the 
Departure  Bay  Head,  then  01  westerly 
the  Waddiagtan  Boundary  Road 
Quarter   Way    House   on   the 

i  Comoi  Road,  the  south  boundary  line 
following  the  Millstone  River  from 
Newcastle  Townslte  to  the  Cornea  Road 

i  bridge    at     the    Quarter     Way     House. 

;  Polling  will  take  place  at  the  Brechin 
School   House. 

Five  Acres— Mr.  Thomas  W.  Martin- 
dale;  at  the  Parish  Hall,  Five  Acres, 
from  10  to  IS  noon.  The  district  com- 
prises 'Five  Acres  northerly  to  the 
Quarter  Way  Houee  on  the  Contox  Road ; 


the  south  boundary  frees  Rebtoe  Street 
taking   lu   aW   the  south — free — *sres- 

north  of  the  Chase  River  ft  e  R 
hi  lags,  including  Harewood,  end  then 
•anew log  the  entire  length  of  the  city 
limits  boundary  by  Pine  Street.  The 
western  boundary  U  Ft  ■yea's  Read. 
Polling  will  take  place  et  the,  Parts* 
Hall,  Five  Acres. 


GRAND  ISLAND.  Neb..  Bee.  Ift.— 
With  the  approval  of  Chairman  Hoover, 
and  under  the  inspection  of  the  state 
veterinary,  the  first  horse  meat  for 
human  food  waa  slaughtered  here  to- 
day. 

Don't    talk     Economy,  practise    it ! 

Buy    your '  Xmaa    gifts  from    F.   .1* 

Haynes'  Jewelery  Store,  1114  Govern- 
ment Street. 


glng   chains,    etc.,   would    form    the 
basis  of  more  extensive  operations. 

It    is    known    throughout    Canada 
that  the  city  of  Nanaimo  la  the  indus- 
trial centre  of  Vancouver  Island,  and , 
la  the  fourth  largest  city  in  the  Prov 
ince.      * 


CLOTHES  WANTED  FOR 


Bastion  Chapter  and  Nanaimo 
Red  Cross  Society'  Seeking 
Articles  for  Destitute  of  De- 
vastated Eastern  City. 


I 


HALIFAX,  Dec.  14.— There 
will  be  from  three  hundred  to 
five  hundred  people  totally  or 
partly  blind  and,  two  hundred 
orphans  aa  a  result  of  the  Mont 
Blanc  explosion  it  was  learned 
today  from  the  Canadian  and 
American  workers  who  have 
made  investigations  of  the  dead, 
missing  and  Injured  here.  Five 
hundred  homes  have  been  to- 
tally destroyed  and  500  render- 
ed useless,  while  1,000  can  be 
patched  up. 


NANAIMO,  Dec.  II. — The  above  la 
why  the  Bastion  Chapter  I.  O.  D.  E. 
and  the  Nanaimo  Red  Cross  Society 
are  now  busy  collecting  clothing,  bed- 
ding, and  the  like,  for  immediate 
shipment  to  Halifax  for  the  relief  of 
the  many  homeless,  suffering  from 
this  disastrous  explosion. 

For  the  past  few  days  Nanaimo' 
citizens  have  answered  readily  to  the 
appeal,  and  Are  giving  to  their  ut- 
most. New  articles  are  not  necessary, 
although  they,  of  course,  would  be 
accepted.  The  only  stipulation  which 
the  committee  having  the  matter  in 
hand  make  la  that  all  articles  sent 
In  should  be  In  good  order  and  re- 
pair, since  it  would  be  of  little  use 
sending  worn-out  articles,  which 
would  not  suffice  to  keep  out  the 
cold. 

The  committee  are  asking  thst 
warm  woollen  garments  for  men  and 
women  and  children,  strong  boots  and 
shoes,  blankets,  headgear,  wraps, 
gloves,  mittens,  and  in  fact  every- 
thing necessary  to  keep  the  unfortu- 
nate citixens  of  the  devastated  city 
warm,  despite  ths  rigor  of  the  ter- 
rific cold  of  the  Eastern  Winter. 

Other  cities  of  the  Dominion  are 
responding  to  the  appeal  for  articles, 
and  the  two  local  organisations  of 
Nanaimo  will  see  that  Nanaimo  con- 
tributed Its  share  inr  helping  the  suf- 
ferers of  Halifax. 

The  local  organisations  have  open- 
ed headquarters  for  donations  In  the 
premises  lately  occupied  by  the  Vic- 
tory Loan  committee,  next  to  Mr. 
Thorneycroft's  Jewelry  Store..  Any- 
one having  parcels  too  large  to  carry 
to  the  rooms  will  confer  a  favor  by 
telephoning  TOO,  $47  or  332,  when  a 
messenger  will  Do  dispatched  for  ths 
articles.  / 


PILOTAGE  MEETING 

SET  FOR  NANAIMO 


Mr.  Garter  Wine  Coke 
WESTHOLME— Mr.    F.    G.   Carter, 
of  West  hoi  me,  won  the  cake  donated 
by  Mrs.  George  Kler  and  raffled  lost 
month. 


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NANAIMO,  Dec  16. — Representa- 
tives of  the  Board  of  Trade  and  Pilot- 
age Boards  of  Nanaimo,  Vancouver, 
Victoria,  and  New  Westminster,  will 
meet  In  this  city  In  a  week  or  so  to 
discuss  the  proposed  change  In  the 
system  of  ths  pilotage  authorities  of 
the  coast  districts,  whereby  the  dis- 
tricts are  to  be  consolidated  and  the 
Minister  of  Marine,  made  the  pilot- 
age authority. 

The  Vancouver  Board  of  Trade  re- 
quested that  the  conference  should  be 
transferred  to  the  Terminal  City  In- 
stead of  Nanaimo,  but  dt  a  -meeting 
of  the  local  Board  of  Trade  last  week 
they  declined  to  accede  to  the  request. 
The  local  board  considered  this  city 
the  most  central  and  advantageous 
point  at  which  to  hold  the  conference 
and  that  the  original  resolution  that 
the  conference  be  held  here  be  car- 
ried out. 

The  Vancouver  Board  of  Trade  over 
a  month  ago  stated  their  willingness 
to  send  delegates  to  the  conference 
whenever  the  date  was  set.  The  local 
board  set  a  date  and  everything  was 
In  readiness  for  the  meeting,  and  Van- 
couver delegates  at  the  last  moment 
decided  they  couid  net  come  so  the 
conference  was  postponed.  The  next 
message  from  Vancouver  waa  that 
they  wagited  the  meeting  place 
changed,  but  the  local  board  refused 
to  do  so.  The  other  boards  are  in 
readiness  to'  come  at  any  time. 


Or,  Drysdale,  M,  H.  0,,  Says 
Public  Should  be  Made 
Aware  of  Lurking  Danger  In 
Tubercular  Germs, 


i 

PETITION  AGAINST  TAX 


Claim  Surcharge  Has  Doubled 
Yearly  Assessments  In  Un- 
organized Districts — To  Ask 
Legislature"  for  Repeal, 


DUNCAN. — Demand  for  the  abolition 
of  the  surtax  on  real  property  In  un- 
organized districts  was  made  at  an 
extraordinary  meeting  of  the  Cowlchan 
Ratepayers'  Association  last  Saturday. 
A  petition  Is  now  being  circulated  ask- 
ing for  "relief  against  this  Injustice" 
for  presentation  to  the  British  Colum- 
bia Legislature  on  the  day  of  Its  open- 
ing. 

The  resolution  passed  is: 

'Whereas,  the  taxes  on  real  property 
Inclusive  of  Improvements,  for  the  year 
1017,  have  been  exactly  doubled  In  un- 
organised districts  by  means  of  a  sur- 
tax levied  months  after  assessment 
notices  for  the  year  had  been  served  on 
owners  of  real  property  and  the  term 
of  appeal  had  expired,  and  further  ap- 
peal  thereto   withdrawn  by   legislation: 

"Whereas,  the  assessment  was  based 
on  Inflated  boom  prices; 

"Whereas,  the  taxes  assessed  and 
.levied  under  the  provisions  of  the  Tax- 
ation Act  for  the  year  ending  list 
December.  HIT,  by  the  completed  re- 
vised assessmenb  rolls  of  the  Province 
fos  the  said  year  are  Insufficient  to 
meat  the  ordinary  expenses  of  the  pub- 
llo  service  of  the  Province  for  the 
flscal   year  ending   J  1st   March,   If II; 

"And,  whereas,  the  organised  dis- 
tricts are  not  subjected  to  taxation  of 
real  property  by  the  Province,  real 
property  in  organised  'districts  es- 
capes the  surtax. 

*  "Therefore,  this  meeting  considers 
a  grave  injustice  has  been'  perpetrat- 
ed on  the  owners  of  real  property  in 
unorganised  districts,  especially  the 
agricultural  rosjrmunlty.  who  have  to 
compete  with  the  agricultural  com- 
munity of  the  organised  districts  in 
the  open  market. 

"That  steps  be  taken  to  get  the 
support  of  the  owners  of  real  prop- 
erty In  nil  unorganised  districts  in 
apposing  the  surtax. 

'That  a  petition  ftgtdng  for  relief 
against  this  injustice,  feApawn  op  by 
n  qualified  man  for  circulation  and 
signature  of  those  effected,  for  pi 
entatton  to  the  nagtslat 
of  opening.** 


NANAIMO,  Dec.  IB.— Dr.  William 
F.  Drysdale,  Nanaimo  city  health  of- 
ficer, at  a  sitting  of  the  Board 
of  Health  last  week  gave  a  verbal  re- 
port of  the  recent  convention  la  Van- 
couver of  the  health  officers  of  Brit- 
ish Columbia.  He  said  the  gathering 
was  not  so  successful  aa  the  previous 
one  owing  to  a  large  number  of  the 
fraternity  being  overseas. 

At  the  convention  there  were  sever- 
al Interesting  papers  read  which  Dr. 
Drysdale  thought  should  be  put  into 
pamphlet  form  and  circulated  among 
the  householders  of  this  district  The 
papers  were  on  "Tuberculosis,"  "In- 
fantile Paralysis"  and  "Milk — Produc- 
tion and  Marketing."  The  papers 
were  dealt  with  In  a  lucid  and  prac- 
tical manner,  said  Dr.  Drysdale.  . 

The  paper  on  tuberculosis  had  also 
been  most  instructive,  Illustrated  as 
it  was  with  many  excellent  photo- 
graphs and  X-ray  plates.  The  writer 
of  this,  an  acknowledged  authority  on 
this  subject,  had  given  it  as  his  opin- 
ion that  the  only  adequate  method  of 
dealing  with  this  most  insidious  of  all 
diseases,  was  by  the  establishment  of 
far  more  sanitariums,  and  he  advo- 
cated the  inauguration  of  an  educa- 
tional campaign  by  means  of  which 
the  public  could  be  warned  of  the 
danger  lurking  In  tubercular  germs. 
The  suggestion  was  made  thkt  in  the 
larger  cities,  where  the  population 
was  more  or  less  congested,  local 
staffs  could  be  appointed  whose  duty 
it  should  be  to  go  around  periodical- 
ly among  the  people  giving  advice  aa 
to  the  beet  means  of  combatting  this 
dreadful  plague. 

"Of  course,"  said  Dr.  Drysdale, 
"this  method  could  hardly  be  adopted 
In  Nanaimo.  where  the  population  was 
so  greatly  scattered,  though  even  here 
much  could  be  accomplished  by  point- 
ing out  the  grave  danger  that  exists 
when  cases,  even  incipient  cases,  were 
allowed  to  mix  freely  with  the  pub- 
lic. Most  cases  of  tuberculosis  are 
generally  caught  tod  late,  people  not 
knowing  the  symptoms." 

Dr.  Drysdale  told  the  board  that 
something  should  be  done  so  every 
one  would  be  on  his  or  her  guard  for 
this  disease. 

Favor  Central  Milk  stations 
The  paper  on  the  milk  supply  for 
cities  caused  considerable  Interest 
though  no  doubt  every  medical  man 
was  bound  to  look  at  this  question 
from  the  point  of  view  of  the  condi- 
tions which  he  himself  was  accus- 
tomed to  deal  with.  Unquestionably 
It  had,  he  thought  been  proved  that 
the  only  way  with  this  question  was 
by  the  establishment  of  central  milk 
stations,  in  charge  of  the  city,  where 
all  milk  supplied  could  be  pasteurised 
before  being  sold  to  the  public. 

Dr.  Drysdale  informed  the  board 
that  the  convention  was  so  Instruc- 
tive and  Interesting  that  he  was  am- 
ply repaid  for  the  time  he  had  spent 
In  Vancouver,  at  the  convention  and 
expressed  the  belief  that  similar 
gatherings  should  be  held  annually. 
The  board  were  of  the  opinion  that 
copies  of  these  papers  should  be  seX 
cured  end  instructed  the  city  clerk 
to  write  Dr.  Toung,  secretary,  with 
request  that  copies  be  forwarded.  The 
board  Intend  to  give  all  publicity  pos- 
sible to  the  dangers  of  tuberculosis 
and  to  warn  the  public  of  careless- 
ness of   this   d 


Alexander  Gibbons,  enumerator,  at  the 
Eagle  Hotel  from  10  to  1 J  noon.  This 
district  commences  from  the  waterfront, 
embracing  all  of  Victoria  Crescent  from 
the  Merchants'  Bank  to  the  Fire  Hall; 
thence  following  the  west  side  of  Vic- 
toria Road  to  Pine  Street  thence  fol- 
lowing Pine  Street  to  the  south  of 
Albert  Street  to  Victoria  Crescent 
Polling  at  the  Eagle  Hotel. 

District  No.  3.  Middle  Ward— Mr. 
M.  G.  Clarke,  enumerator,  at  Phllpott's 
old  cafe.  Central  Building,  from  1  p.m. 
to  I  p.m.  This  district  runs  from  the 
waterfront  along  ths  west  side  of 
Wharf  and  Commercial  Streets;  thence 
from  the  Wallace  Street  Methodist 
Church,  following  the  north  side  of 
Frankly n  Street  to  Pine;  thence  along 
Pine  to  Fltswllllam  Street,  taking  In  aU 
the  south  side  of  Fltswllllam  Street  to 
Baatlon  Street  to  the  waterfront 
Polling  at  Phllpott's  old  restaurant 
Central  Building. 

Dlstricj/  No.  4,  South  Ward— Mr. 
Charles  Wilson,  enumerator,  'at  its 
Nlcol  Street  from  10  am.  to  13  noon. 
This  district  runs  from  the  Firs.  Hall 
along  west  side  of  Nlcol  street  to 
Robins,  to  the  west  side  of  VTseorla 
Road,  back  to  the  Fire  Hall.  Felling 
at  336   Nlcol   Strc-t. 

District  No.  5.  South  Ward— Mr. 
William  F.  Norrls,  enumerator,  at  the 
Balmoral  Block  from  4  to  6.  This  dis- 
trict takes  in  the  east  side  of  Hallbur- 
ton  Street  from  Grace  to  Robins;  and 
all  streets  to  the  waterfront;  Wini field 
Crescent  to  Robins  Street  Polling  at 
Thomas'  old  butcher  store,  Hallburton 
Street. 

District  No.  «,  South  Ward— Mr. 
James  Bennett  enumerator,  at  the  Bal- 
moral Block  from  4  to  ••  This  district 
comprises  the  south  side  of  Orace 
Street  west  side  of  Hallburton  Street 
to  Robins  Street,  thence  by  Robins 
Street  to  the  east  side  of  Nksol  street 
from  Robins  Street  back  to  Orace 
Street  Polling  at  Balmoral  Hotel, 
Hallburton  Street 

District  No.  7.  North  Ward— Mr. 
Thomas  Harrison,  enumerator,  at  the 
Olobe  Hotel  from  10  a.m.  to  13  noon. 
This  ukes  in  Front  Street  from  north 
of  Bastion  to  Comox  Road,  south  side 
of  Comox  Road  to  east  of  Milton,  thence 
along  east  side  of  Milton  Street  to 
the  north  of  Fltswllllam  Street,  thence 
Fltswllllam  Street  to  Bastion  and  Bas- 
tion to  the  waterfront.  Polling  at  the 
Globe   Hotel. 

District  No.  t.  North  Ward— Mr.  H. 
P.  Hlckltng,  enumerator,  at  FeVnle 
House  from  11  a.m.  to  1  p.m.  This  Huns 
from  the  north  side  of  Comox  RJed 
from  Front  Street  to  the  Ksqulmelt  A 
Nanaimo  Railroad  track,  and  all  of 
Newcastle  Townslte.  Polling  at  Fernle 
Boarding  House. 

District  No.  »,  North  Ward— Mr.  J. 
W.  Faulkner,  enumerator,  at  391 
Machleary  street  This  comprises  west 
side  of  Milton  Street  from  Fltswllllam 
to  Comox  Road,  Comox  •  Road  to  Pine 
Street,  from  Fltswllllam  to  Comox 
«oad,  and  north  side  of  Fltswllllam 
Street  from  Milton  to  Pine  Street 
Polling  at  Hope',  .tore,  391  Machleary 
Street. 

Chase     River— Mr.     T.  •  B      Bedford. 


Health  and 

Happiness 

The  real  joy  of  living  cannot.be 
realized  by  those  whose  health  is 
more  or  less  impaired.  One  of  the 
chief  causes  of  the  many  disorders 
to  which  the  human  frame  is  liable 
is  defective  teeth.  These  seriously 
disturb  the  digestive  functions  by  in- 
fecting the  food  with  poisonous  mat- 
ter, and  produce  a  depressed  condi- 
tion physically  and  mentally,  mak- 
ing happiness  impossible. 

If  your  teeth  are  not  sound— even 
though  they  only  show  the  slightest 
indications  of  decay — have  them  at- 
tended to  at  once.  Delay  may 
mean  disaster. 


Come  in  tomorrow  and  let  me  tell 
you  about  my  up-to-date  system  of 
dentistry. 

i ■ 


Dr.  Albert  E.  Clarke 


Otteee  in  toe  Reynolds'  Building,  e 


of  Yates  and  Douglas  Sis.     Fnene  BOB. 


|  HAVE  YOU  BOUGHT  YOUR 
f         XMAS  CANDIES  YET? 

£  If  not  be  sure  you  get  them  at  the  Royal — the  home  of  good  candy. 

J»      A  beautiful  display  of  fancy  packed  boxes  made  especially  for  Xmas. 
Wl  What  more  suitable  could  you  give  her  as  a  gift  than  a  box  of  our 

HOME-MADE  chocolates.     Prices  ranging  from  10c  to  16.00  per  boa. 
Quality  and  quantity  assured  when  you  buy  from  us. 

THE  ROYAL  CANDY  LIMITED 

122»  Government  St  Next  to  Christie's  Shoe  Store 


OAJTABA 

To  the  Electors — Nanaimo  Federal  Riding 

As  Unionist  Candidate  for  this  Hiding,  duly  selected  by  Convention  as 
representative  of  the  Liberals  and ,  Conservatives.  Labor.  Win- the- War 
League.  Returned  Soldiers,  and  Farmers.  I  call  upon  you  la  the  name  of 
Canada  for  ybur  whole-hearted  support     „  _  .   •  k   : •'  I       .  .t.         _, . 

We  have  a  duty  to  perform,  not  only  to  Canada,  but  to  the  whole  world 
in  the  cause  of  LIBHRTY snd  KKEEDOM.      „_.  ««,»*.'    '     a  *-L     — - 

A  great  National  peril  Has  arisen  In  this  WORLD  WAfL  and  the  oppor- 
tunlty  of  cholos  is  here  before  us  to  survive  as  a  Democracy  or  become  lost 
In  a  state  Of  Feudalism.         -       '         ■       »    <  • ,-» 

Russia  is  out  of  the  war  In  a  state  of  Anarchy— the  fate. of  Italy  trem- 
bling in  the  balance,  with  Prance  and  the  two' great  Anglo-Saxon  nations 
left  to  bear  an  almost  unsupportable  burden..'  '  _ 

The  groat  Issue  before  ua  is  a  very  simple  one.      Do  we  .wish  to  retain  , 
our  nationality?     If  so.  we  have  come  to  the  point  where  we  must  fight  for 
It  with  our  men.  and  with  all  the  resources  of  the 'whole  country.     We  have 
given,  and  we  must  continue  to  give,  ft  we  wish  to  survive  as  a  Motion. 

With  compulsory  military  service,  there  should  be  the  same  measure  of 
conscription  of  wealth.  This  is  not  a  mere  figure  of  speech — wealth  con  be 
reached  as  easily  as  men  and  can  be  more  readily  .spared  and  can  be  re-  ■ 
placed,  whereas  life  cannot  be  restored. 


It  Is'  regrettable  that  human  depravity  can  be  so  low  ae  to  stoop  to.  the. 
taking  of  Undue  and  unfair  profits  on  war  supplies,  when  men  are  giving 
their  lives  to  the  Cause  of  Freedom.      This  must  cease,  and   1   hero  pledge 
and  charge  myself  to  make  war  upon  those  trafflclng  with  the  vital  raaeasoee 
of  the  country  by  the  conscripting  of  War  Profits,  past  present  and  future. 

fiXTT  ooTMurnrnjrr  KAsnnnw  ran  oivn. 

union  ooTBaurnrnrr  in  ran  nnauBY. 

The  remedies  are  now  being  applied,  as  witness  effective  Government 
control  of  packing  house  profits,  and  the  controlling  of  food  prices. 

We  have  no  room  for  the  alien  in  Caacrta  who  is  not  prepared  to  be  one 
with,  us  at  this  time.  ■ 

Generous  provision  must  be  made  for   the  returned  soldier.,  of  a  eon* 
■tructlve  nature  snd  not  merely  temporary. 

The  avenues  of  his  return  to  civil  life  must  be  kept  clear,  and  no  obstacle 
plsc«d  in  his  way.  ... 

A    better  snd  fairer  system  of  pensioning  these  who  are  disabled  mi 
be  inaugurated,  taking  Into  consideration  the  decreases  earning  powe 

Medical  boards  ordering  such  matters  should  have  had  experience 

The  welfare  of  dependents  of  those  on  active  service  must  be 
the  country. 


Would  the  Germans  prof 
Nation  behind  it  or  a  Government  fortified  only  by 


In  the  days  of  old.  when  NONE  were  for  the  Party,  an 

**.  o.  aunrr 

1394  Esquimau  Road.  Esquimau  B.C..  November  3lt 


a  Union  Government  with  a  fighting  Canadian 
a  referendum  7 


lilt, 


were  for  <  he  Ateta. 
Unionist  Candidate. 


■* 


|NAI 


NANAIMO  VOTING  PLACES 


tore  on  the  day 


i-  P.  A. 
at  the  outbreak  of 
In  the  ffth  Reserve 
Cavalry  Pvatada.  s»  now  artillery  of- 
noer  on  H.M.8.  New  lea  land.  He  left 
the  cavalry  after  seatalnlng  on  injury 
to  his  leg  end 


NANAIMO.  Dec  1*.— Following  Is  the 
list  of  subdivisions  in  ths  Nanaimo 
City  Electoral  District  end  the  enumer- 
ators la  the  various  ■sstisne,  together 
with  aoltfqg  places: 

DMrtrlef  No.  1.  Middle  Word— Mr. 
William  Bennett  enumerator,  at  the 
atom  1  to  S  p-m.  This 
all  that  section  of  the 
Middle  Ward  from  the  waterfront  slang 
the  east  sMe  of  Wharf  Street  than  so 
to  the  east  sase  of  Ceenoserete]  Street  I 
to  the  Msr shoots'  Bank,  thane*  to  the 
north  ssde  of  Albert  fitreet  to  Pise. 
along  Ptoe  to  Prankiyn  street  thanes 
to  the  aerth  ssde  of  nqefidyq  to  Wal- 
ts the  west  ease  at  Wsj- 

at  IBS  Bmssstua  fit  Ml. 

a 


To  the  Electors  of  the  Nanaimo  Federal  Riding 


Mr.  Hector  Allen  Stewart,  of 
Tyee  Siding,  the  Liberal  Candidate 
for  the  Nanaimo  Federal  Riding  In 
the  forthcoming  election,  is  a  lum- 
berman with  large  interests  In  the 
district.  He  is  opposed  to  the  so- 
called  Union  Government,  formed 
nominally  by  Sir  Robert  Borden, 
but  actually  by  Sir  Clifford  Slfton 
and  the  Dig  Interests  of  the  East, 
in  the  hops  that  the  predatory  In- 
terests of  Canada  and  the  hosts  of 
profiteers  that  have  been  fattening 
on  the  war  pangs  of  the  nation 
under  the  guise  of  patriotism,  may 
5c  allowed  to  continue  their  work 
as  long  ss  the  Great  War  lasts. 

He  declares  that  the  Conscription 
Act,  introduced  at  the  last  moment, 
on  the  eve  of  an  election,  was  de- 
signed for  the  purpose  of  rescuing 
a  thoroughly  discredited  Govern- 
ment from  certain  defeat  This  act 
is  unfair  as  against  British  Colum- 
bia compared  with  Quebec  and 
some  other  Eastern  Provinces,  hi 
that  a  much  greater  popotttoo  of 
oar  laboring  poyahhlon  Jg  hgJaf 
drained  am 
taken  by 
Oriental*. 
Ws  I 


their 
focahjegfij 


While  in  B.C..  where  already  1«%  of 
the  population  have  enlisted,  further 
drafts  are  being  made  without  regard 
equality    throughout   Canada   sad 


to 

without    regard    to    Indus 

labor  requirements.      It  la  aa  "aUe©- 

Uon  Act''  pure  and  simple,  and  not  an 

Act  for  national  service. 

Let   it 

frees  B.C. 

of  our  wti 


.we 


Stewart  holds  "that°<bVfore  B.C.  is 
seked~te  contribute  more  men.  the 
proportion  of  men  from  the  Bas 
Provinces  should    be   brought 

CVs  present  record. 

Mr.  Stewart   believes 


up   to 


that  a  truly 
will  ee 


after  the  people  tu 
themselves  at  the  soils  en 
,„»"«.  snd  that,  as  a  result 
we  will  have  a  thorough  organise, 
ttoa  of  the  wealth,  resources  tft*  man 
and  Wesson  power  of  Canada  eonse- 


K  A  CANADIAN  AMD  SMASH  THEnUtnTOKS 


24 


UNDAY,  DECEMBER  i6,  i9i7- 


QAiHMU  HOST  ttffP 


HER  AMY'S  APPEAL 
,    f  OR  «BJP  rM  FIELD 


{Continued    from 


1) 


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boo?  of  Ueeralo  «f 
ana  the  imt  nody 


urn,  of  CWMt  «  •*  wn«r«  l«- 

rler  soman*  to  power. 

^jSTmAft^t  Wtn  ne.oebled  g 
Premier:  ^aapeert  »•  *•*  wtt*! 
ST*  ev«  **•*•*  «  •— '   "£ 

bard tow    will     eevo     to     be 

mom  eJrea*>  doles  Use  •eesn- 

,toT,-*Mo.    Tl-e  t*at  eaeet  e*  ae 

t*ia»«.     From  tho  Moor  of  ^ J*"*; 

fortk   tee   erajrer   «*•*•« 

!„,  aot  deasrt  ua  la  too  boor 

J*   aee  of    oor  enpreaenln* 

WW"**-*  .  „.«t 

»<w«'U    take    »    referen4n»    »•*» 

Manor  •   eSwero    Sir  Wilfrid  Leo- 

not. .  Lota  <*  tin**-'  DeeerUoei 

V«?"oot^ut,ToBBoliow   thot  rellaace 

longer  on  tho  voluntary  •y»*^m0*£! 
desertion  of  our  troopa.  Heve  1  not 
dona  oor  Thoro  la  not  a,  boaWlW  «*a« 
in  Canada  that  dooon't  know  that  to 

•    bo  true.  / 

"Tho  Union  Oovernmont  la  enfore- 
lnt  the  Military  Servloe  Act  todayto 
ovory  province  and  over  every  raoe. 
Wholeoale  exempUono  are  In  Placee 
betas  amnted,  but  thoae  exemptions 
are  lUtas  appealed.  With  ronrinen- 
date  it  will  enforce  that  act  fah-ly. 
firmly,  Juatly.  without  favor  and  with- 

.  out  four,  from  coaat  to  coaet  of  Can- 
ada. That  la  the  flat  reaeon  of  Ma 
birth.  That  la  tho  foundation  cane* 
of  tho  exlatenoe  of  Union  Oevern- 
moot.  That  great  W»*««J 
folly  and  apoedily  achieve.  Unison  we 
achieve  that  purpoee  no  government 
could  hvo  In  Canada.  iL.^J: 

"The  Military  Service  Act  la  deotajn- 
ed  to  oproad  the  burden  of  thla  war 
over  ail  cltteene  of  Canada,  over 
every  province  and  ovary  raoe.  Thla 
war  la  fought  to  preserve  our  coun- 
try from  conquest  and  our  libortleo 
from  doatructlon.  On  all  who  share 
our  aitlaenehip  reata  tho  obligation  to 
share  alao  In  the  Buffering  and  sacrl- 
flce  for  its  defence.  Tho  Military 
Service  Act  enforoea  obligation;  It 
does  no   more.     Thla  union    lo    not 

r. mi i..i  •    —miA   Mr   Rntukrt  Borden   on 
roi meo.    earn   wn*    s%,ww*+   ■■  ■■■  ■■■■     - 

Thursday      night,      'aa     an     alliance 
against  any  province  or  any  race.    It 
la  an  alliance  against  Germany  alone.' 
The    Military   Service   Aot   will   have 
60,000  man  ready  for  England  In  a 
few  weeks  and  60,000  more  aa  soon 
aa  tranaport  can  bo  procured.     With 
tho    Military    Bervlce    Act    we    stand 
like   Britons  true   beside   our   Allies; 
beside   tho   flower   of   Briton's   sons; 
beside  our  own  gallant,  glorioua  boys. 
Without  It  wo  abandon  all. 
False  Pretence     ■ 
"But  thoae  people  toll  ua — and  Sir 
Wilfrid  la  their  apokeeaan— ■ they  tafl 
us  to  leave  It  to  them,  that  they  can 
get  tho  men  without  compulsion.     Sir 
Wilfrid  told  them  In  Winnipeg  that 
he  could  hold  his    head    erect    and 
promise  to  got    the    men — and    get 
them  by  the  old  system  of  persuasion, 
of  coaxing  and  cajolery.     You  people 
know  Just  aa  wall  aa  I  know  that  that 
day  la  past.     Australia,   he  says,   de- 
feated conscription  and  still  got  the 
men.    Tes,  but  when  Australia  defeat- 
ed conscription  aha  was  getting  am- 
ple recruits  by  the  voluntary  methods 
and  eetUna-  them  evenly  throughout 
her   whole   population.      We,  on   the 
contrary,     are     not    getting     quarter 
enough  recrulte.  and  one  portion  of 
our   population,   almost   one-third    of 
(ho  whole,  haa  provided  very,    very 
few  Indeed.     With  Australia  It  was  a 
matter  of  methods.     With  ua  It  la  a 
matter   of   necessity   and    of   Juetlce. 
What  a  difference!      But  even  Aus- 
tralia has  now  reached  the  limit  of 
voluntarism,    and    their    Government 
■ays  that  with  them  too   It    lo    con- 
scription   or   deaertlon.      We   are   al- 
ready   In    tho    process    of    desertion. 
With  us  It  la  conscription  or  humbug. 
Who  are  these  people  who  toll  ua  they 
can    make    the    voluntary    system    a 
success?     What  are  their  credentials? 
Have  they  made  It  a  success  so  far? 
X  toll  you   they  are  the    very    men 
whose  Indifference,  whose  lethargy,  or 
worse,  have  made  tho  voluntary  sys- 
tem a  failure.    By  making  tho  volun- 
tary system  a  failure  they  havo  made 
compulsion  a  necessity,  and  now  they 
cry  out  against  compulsion. 
What  About  Quebec? 
"Are  Sir  Wilfrid's  followers  tolling 
their  own  people  that  they  wUl  get 
recruits   by   tho   old   system    If   they 
succeed     in     defeating     compulsion? 
Aak  Jacques  Bureau,  aak  Bolvln,  ask 
Lanctot.  aak  Lemieux.  aak  Oauthler, 
aak  McRae  In  Bherbrooke,  aak  Kthier. 
aak  Lapolnte,  Lachanco  and  all  the 
root.     While  Sir  Wilfrid  tells  ua  hero 
ho  will  got  tho  men,  they  who  repre- 
sent those  people  who  ought  to  sup- 
ply the  vaat  majority  of  thoae  men. 
are.  thundering  out  that  not  a  man 
will  bo  got  by  voluntary  enllatment 
or  any  other  way.     They  havo  been 
saying  ao  for  a  year  gone  by — In  Par- 
liament and  out  of  Parliament — near- 
ly all  of  them,  and  the  root  are  say- 
ing ao  now.     They  declare  they  have 
done  enough,  and  all  they  want  now 
la  to   make   money  out  of  tho  war. 
Thoae  «f act*  moat  bo  told.     Everybody 
must  know   them,  and,   fellow  Can- 
adians, thoae  facta  meat  be  faced.   Sir 
Wilfrid  says,  with  airy  grace,  That 
Is  nationalism.'      So    It  la,   but   those 
men  X  named,  every  one.  are  Liberate 
e§   Quebec— not    Nationalists    at    all. 
They  are  Sir  Wltfrid'e  followers,  his 
own   candldatea.   anointed    with    hU 
hand.    He  blames  the  Prime  Minister 
—as  if  the  Prime  Minister  were  re- 
sponsible  for   tho   doctrines   of   men 
who  alt  day  and  night  at  Laurier'a 
footstool  and    acknowledge  Sir    Wil- 
frid Leurler  aa  their  loader  and  Sir 
Wilfrid    alone.      We    exhausted    our 
manpower  long  ago,'  said  Vervllie.  as 
reported  In  Hansard.     We  must  quit 
ate  i tag  men  because  wo  can't  pay  the 
pensions,'    aald    Bolvln    last    session. 
Lanctot  wanted  to  let  up  a  year  ago— 
and  ao  with    all    the    rest.      Luclen 
Cannon  oaya  wo  meat  not  ruin  our- 
eetvea   for   England.     These  are  the 
man,  wo  are  naked  to  rely  oa  to  pro- 
euro  help  for  our  struggling  sons  by 
voluntary  appeals.     Humbug  can  go 
no  farther.     Let  ua  awake  and  see 
things  aa  they  are.    Liberals  and  eon- 
eorvattvee     throughout  ■  Canada    are 
now  awake.    They  have  Joined  hands 
and  vetoes  in  order  that  peat   this 
erueiei  ajour  no  true  Canadian  may 
sleep.    Wo  look  to  the  day  and  to  the 
future,   aad   we   stand    on   common 
ground,    ■very  man  and  woman  who 
fights  la  the    name    of    thla    UMon 
standa  on  the  bed-rock  of  military 
aarvtee.    Come  everyone  aad  Join  thai 
Union    aad    held    the    ship    steady 
through  the  oraoh  off  terrible  eveata: 
hold  11  steady  agaiaat  HoheaaoUern 
without  aad  Babahevlk  within.  There 
la  only  one  way  to  do  it. 


whether  aha  would  continue   to  hold 
ST  BStT     TtMnTt  If   not  an 


lac*  are  bard  to 
«p  oa  the  waesh 


"Ron  your 
over  tho 

sea 


aad 

Union 


«ark  an  IT*  apposite  the 
Tetania,  and  put  ae 
your  ballot  pager. 


Join. 

the 

Do- 

of  Con- 

at 

home,  hut  both  Joined  alike  he  eecri- 
Soe  aad  Buffering      Their    aone    aad 
their  brothers  went  la  Una  off  thou- 
sands   to    Prance,    aad    there    they 
fought  together,  suffered  together  and 
oftentimes  died  together.     The  great 
body  of  thooe  Uberala  and  Conoorv a- 
tivee  are  Joined  today  and  lopraaaatod 
in    this    Union.      But    unfortunately 
there   waa  a   portion   of   our   people 
who,  for  whatever  cause  or  for  ao 
cause,  dragged  behind  for  thooe  three 
yean  and  gave  little  help  In  thla  war. 
That  portion  la  tho  French-Canadians 
of    Quebec      Bight    thousand     went 
from  a  population  of  nearly  1.800,000. 
or  one  out  of  111 .    floaVoa,  la  our  wit- 
ness that  we  never  havo  hold  and  do 
not  hold   today  any  enmity  in   our 
hearts   toward    tho    French-Canadian 
raoe.    Thoae  of  their  number  who  en- 
tered tho  army  wore  ao  good  soldiers 
aa  the  boat.    A  distinguished  French- 
Canadian    waa  for    IB    years    Prime 
Minister  of  Canada.     But  the  fact  la 
that  they  did  not  go.    And  their  rep-, 
resentatlves    in    Parliament   are    the 
men  who  hold  back  Sir  Wilfrid  Lau- 
rler  from  Joining  coalition;  they  are 
the  men  who  refused  to  come  In,  who 
now  stand  without  and  who  constitute 
the  body  end  tho  aplrit,  tho  head  and 
front  of  tho  enemy  that  attacks  this 
Union  end  seeks  Its  overthrow.    They 
are  tho  men  who,  aa  euro  aa  eight 
follows  day,  will  control  thla  country 
If    tho    Union   administration    is    de- 
feated; they  are  the  men  who  pre- 
vented a  complete  union  of  our  peo- 
ple behind  a  complete  coalition;  and 
thoae  are  tho  men  who  dare  to  Invite 
your  votes  in  British  Columbia  with 
the  assurances  that  If  entrusted  With 
power  they  will  get  soldiers  by  vol- 
untary appeal. 

Bnra  Closed  to  Call 
"Out  of  each  SIS  of  her  population 
Scotland  haa  sent  46.  Out  of  each  226 
England  haa  aent  14.  Out  of  226 
British  Columbia  haa  aent  SO,  and  seven 
other  Provlneee  much  tho  same  or  not 
far  behind.  But  out  of  each  226  those 
wbo  held  back  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurter 
from  Joining  coalition  -  have  aejat.  one 
single  soldier,  and  tbelr  public  men 
declare  they  can't  poaalbly  send  any 
more.  Tot  they  wlab  to  direct  the 
deatlny  of  thla  nation  through  the  rag- 
ing tornado  of  war,  while  the  sons  and 

brothers  of  the  rest  n* -oole  are 

fighting  for  the  nation's  Jife.  ,  '_  ~ 
"They  tell  us  wo  have  ■•  .i  tiled  to 
got  recruits.  Do  you  know  ot  any- 
thing that  waa  not  done— anything 
that  a  Government  could  do?  Recruit- 
ing officers  were  appointed  by  the 
rcore.  I  do  not  know  of  one  man  who 
wanted  to  help  who  waa  not  given  the 
privilege. 

"We  heard  complaints  for  months 
In  Parliament  that  Oen.  Leesard 
should  have  been  appointed  to  take 
hold  of  recruiting  In  that  province, 
and  we  were  told  that  If  bo  were  all 
would  be  well.  General  Leeeard  waa 
appointed,  and  exerted  over)'  effort  In 
hla  power,  with  all  the  assistance  he 
could  rally,  but  after  several  months 
of  work  waa  able,  I  understand,  to 
procure  from  their  numbers  a  total  of 
•2  men. 

"The  Government  of  the  day  was  not 
ungenerous  to  Quebec.  I  have  never 
heard  of  an  effort  being  omitted  that 
could  have  been  put  forth.  Thousands 
of  dollars  were  expended.  I  aee  that 
Mr.  McKay  told  the  people  of  Vancou- 
ver that  only  1600  waa  spent  on  re? 
orultlag  among  tbe  French-Canadians 
In  that  Province  and  116,000  among 
tho  English  portion  oT  the  population. 
This  statement  waa  Just  as  true  and 
Just  aa  false  aa  the  whole  burden  of 
Mr.  McKay's  address.  I  hold  In  my 
hand  a  telegram  from  General  Fleet, 
Deputy  Minister  of  MUltla,  who,  aa  I 
have  already  aald,  Is  himself  a  splen- 
did French-Canadian — and  notwith- 
standing all  the  harmful  agitation 
there  to  at  play  amongst  them,  there 
are  still  many  men  like  General  Fisct 
In  that  Province.  I  road  from  tbe  tele- 
gram aa  follows: 

»     "  'Ana waring  your  telegram  Decern-*' 
ber  twelfth,  over  one  hundred  thous- 
and   dollars    apent    an    recruiting    In 
Quebec  among  French-Canadians  since 
IttfV 

Spirit  of  People  Deddee 

"Members  of  tho  Government  did 
their  beet  In  that  Province,  aa  In  every 
province,  but  the  people  themselves 
produce  recrulte  The  Government 
cannot  do  ao.  The  spirit  of  the  people, 
tho  spirit  of  your  sons,  accounted  for 
the  thousands  from  British  Columbia. 

"They  realised  that  whore  the  rights 
of  cltlxenahlp  go  the  obligations  of 
rltttenahlp  must  go  aa  well.  The 
Unionist  Government  will  enforce  the 
Military  Service  Act.  It  wants  the 
people's  mandate  for  that  purpose,  and 
when  enforced  that  act  will  carrv  the 
obligations  of  cltlxenahlp  and  distri- 
bute tbe  burden  and.  sufferings  of  this 
war  equitably  among  all  claaaea  who 
enjoy  the  righto  of  citizenship,  and  for 
whose  protection  thla  war  must  be 
fought  and  won.  The  Government  will 
not  fall  in  thla  purpose— no  Govern- 
ment thnt  would  oo  fall  eouPj  live 

"Of   all   the   gilded   humbugs    With 
which  a  nation  waa  tempted  In  time 
of  war,  the  referendum  la  the  worst. 
I  aee  that  Mr.  Dewart  prates  over  it 
with  enthusiastic  purity.    Mr.  Dewart 
knows    Just   aa    well    aa    you    and    I 
know  that  a  referendum  in  war  time, 
that  a  referendum  at  this  stage,  spells 
'Retreat.'     The   two   words   are    con- 
vertible,   but    he    thinks    'referendum' 
sounds  better.    Think  of  a  referendum 
on  the  Military  Service  Act  after  the 
Military  Service  Act  haa  already  been 
defeated  In  a  general  election,  and  to 
ensure  its  second  defeat  tho  Premier 
who  puts  tho  referendum  stumps  the 
country  against  It.    Germans  and  Aus- 
trlans    are    re-enfranchlsed    to    make 
certala    its    defeat    and    destruction. 
But  If  tho  Impossible  should  happen, 
and  tbe  referendum  should  carry,  the 
very  hesitation  and  wavering  Incident 
to  tho  referendum  spells  retreat  itself. 
No  nation  In    the    world    over    got 
through  a  way    with    e    referendum. 
Tbe   democracy   that  trios  to   fight  e 
war  that  way  goes  down,  end  deserves 
to  go  down.    Think  of  people  stuffing 
their  ears  la  tho  cries  of  their  de- 
fenders and  promising  a  rofojondaia 
six  months  la  the  future.     Think  of 
people  answering  one  sale  off  theee,  ear 
hero  aone,  attame  with  the  aprrtt  off 
victory,  for  Immediate  help  with  the 

anore  troops  a  year  aad  *  half  train 
now. 

.  "Surely  ae  one  wis  hold  thla  thlag 
dose  to  the  eye  aad  roaSy  aee  It,  aad 
then  decide  that  a  referendum  ts  any- 
thing alee  than  to  raJee  the  white  Sag. 
If  there  la  doubt.  Just  thtak  it  out  thla 
way.    Haw  would  yea  Ilka  to  got  the 


man  In  Vancouver  who  would 
aot  admit  that  vUbh  nowa  meant  la 
reality  tho  eJltealng  of  France  wRb 
annate.  How  woald  you  like  to  get 
that  newa  even  from  Old  England? 
■uapQBB  the  United  States,  who  are 
determined  to  have  half  a  aalllion  aaea 
beside  our  boys  in  a  few  reenths, 
should  change  their  minds  end  we 
were  to  get  word  tomorrow  that  they 
had  reconsidered  their  position  and. 
instead  of  sending  tho  men,  decided  to 
bold  a  referendum  next  Summer.  I 
aak  seriously  of  every  human  being  In 
thla  audience  to  toll  me  where  hla 
heart  would  go  if  he  road  such  aa  an- 
nouncement from  the  great  American 
President  T*  Then,  pleaae  answer  mo 
thla,  how  can  Canada  take  a  course 
which  none  of  our  Afllee  could  take) 
aave  with  shame  to  herself  and  peril 
to  tho  world? 


Bat  let  ao  got 
■ad  tab»)  a  leek 


"War  Is  a  terrible  thing.    Its  suner- 


at  a  few  of  the  big  thing.  IMl  flU  the 
sky  jeat  now.  Tbe  are*  Set  thing  is 
this:  Whatever  Germany  soar  have 
done  elsewhere,  she  cant  break  the 
British  Mass.  Theln  millions  of  brutal 
hordes  give  ground  to  the  Briton  every 
time  they  clash.  Oar  munitions  out- 
number end  overpower  them,  our  aboil 
Are  ovorwbetons  them.  Their  morels 
can't  sustain  this  struggle.  It  lent  la 
their  blood.  All  we  aeed  la  tbe  old 
British  pluck  that  onee  saved  tbe  world 
had  now  oaves  It  again. 

-The  aappella  has  failed.  ,  Tbe  sub- 
marine has  failed.  Tbe  poisoned  gas 
failed      Tbe  eleventh  hour  has  come 

"The  second  big  thin*  Is  this:  Rising 
behind  oo,  arming  for  the  conflict.  Is 
the  giant  of  tbe  oew  world,  tbe  same 
old  British  race  with  Its  youth  renewed, 
tbe  same  old  Anglo-Saxon  Block  that 
already  has  outmatched  rbe  Teutoa^- 
ttaat  British*  race,  I00.0e0.00e  strong.  1b 
rifling    behind   us   aad    girding    up    its 


loins  to  end  Ohls  battle  fighting  by  our 
there  aad  they  wUl  tell 


Inspiration.  They  glory  la  tbe  greet 
flute  ot  Canada.  Their  eyea  Sow  with 
the  pride  of  race  aa  they  look  to  the 
North.  Their  blood  quickens  aa  they 
bear  the  story  of  Canada's  courage,  of 
Canada's  sacrifice,  of  Canada's  title. 
aoMjr  woo,  to  the  world's  love  and  ven- 
eration. Tea.  our  example  through 
three  years  has  been  their  Inspiration 
—let  It  not  new  bo  then'  despair. 

"It  Is  Important,  vastly  Important,  to 
maintain  our  four  divisions;  surely  we 
won't  ask  that  other  powers,  with  sll 
their  strength  already  challenged,  must 
now  take  over  our  task,  close  In  on 
the  line  that  we  desert,  and  defend 
the  graves  of  Canadian  boys  from  dese- 
cration by  tbe  Hun.  Surely  not! 
100,000  men,  though  not  large  aa  armies 
are  counted  today,  may  be  of  vltar  mo- 
meat  as  the  scales  of  battle  tremble 
In  the  last  weary  hours  of  war.     But 


tb*re  hi  something  hi 
our  own 


M    Is     the 
boys. 


To  enbe  a  atop  which  they  know  right 
well    Is   refusing    them   help   u    to   add 
asopalr  to  their  burden*.     It  lo  to  add 
the  paags  of  oar   Ingratitude   to   their 
Bufferings;  It  lo  aot  only  to  refuse  the 
men  the  army   needs,  but  to  chill  and 
dispirit  the  men  the  army  haa.     Over 
aad  above  all  that,  think  of  tbe  moral 
effect  on  Eagiaad.    Think  of  the  moral 
effect  on  the  United  States.     Think  of 
tbe   cold   thud  our   refusal    would   give 
to  tbe  brave  heart  of  Prance.     A  ring- 
ing cheer  from  Cansde   will    help-  hold 
Italy  firm  Just  when  she  needs  It  most. 
No   country    over   had    the   opportunity 
that  our  own  Dominion  baa  right  now. 
"From  the  note   sounded    by  Canada 
ha    Monday,    two    hundred    million*    of 
people  will  take  either  courage  or  des- 
pair.    From  the  note  sounded  by  Can- 
ada on  Monday  tbe  Mobensollern  Judges 
tbe  temper  and  the  pluck  of  the  Anglo- 
Saxon  race. 


"The**  are  mighty  day*.  Tho 
ot  ecatewtea  eth  crowding  fago  the  sans. 
pans  off  months.  Tho  siege  of  Troy  aad 
He  fifffoh  na»oluthai*twu  wauurlUMr- 
«vents  of  past  agon — would  aow  bo  the 
incidents  of  a  week.  Rami* 
in     a    cauldron    of    revolution. 


wan-lag  still,  bat  only  against  herself, 
suffering  without  purpose,  agoniatag 
without  hope.  Italy  reels  under  the 
stroke  of  preponderating  numbers  re- 
leased from  the  Russia  front,  labors 
bravely  to  eradicate  the  poison  sown  by 
enemy  spies,  aad  calls  oat  for  Instant 
assistance  to  every  nation  of  tbe  En- 
tente. Franco,  grand,  old,  gallant 
France,  lines  ber  whole  people  along  the 
frontier  that  parts  Germany's  brutal 
hordes  from  the  land  of  tbelr  fathers: 
and  the  silent,  dauatless  courage  of 
France  the  Magnificent  Is  the  moat 
eloquent  appeal  ever  addressed  to  hu- 
man hearts  for  generous  and  Immediate 
help.  And  what  of  Britain?  What  of 
Britain?  Incomparable  Britain:  the 
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GRAFONOLA 


All  down  throqgh^tfie  ages  the*  term  "Merry  Ctonst- 
mas"  has  been  inseparable  from  the  thought  of  music. 
Without  music— merry  and  sublime,  instrumental  and 
vocal— it  would  hardly  be  Christmas,  would  itr  Then 
why  not  decide  now  to  endow  your  own  or  some  other 
home  with  that  matchless  reproducer  of  the  world  s 
choicest  music—*a  Grafonola. 


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Remember,  Columbia's  admitted  leadership  today  is  due  to  the 
incomparable  Columbia  TONE.  Its  rich,  mellow  purity  re- 
suiting  from  the  perfected  detail  of  Columbia  construction,  at 
once  wins  your  delighted  admiration. 

A  Grafonola  for  Every  Purse 

Grafonolas  come  in  ten  models  priced  from  $24  to  $300,  and  in 
many  different  styles  and  finishes— oak,  golden  or  fumed, 
mahogany  and  walnut.  Each  one,  at  whatever  price,  is  finished 
with  an  individual  care  "that  makes  for  enduring  satisfaction 
in  your  home.  % 

The  exclusive  Columbia  tone-leaf  control,  the  wles^  tireless  Columbia 
motor,  the  one-piece  tone-arm  of  scientific  taper,  tbe  reproducer  that  re- 
creates with  faultless  technique  the  message  Of  the  record,  are  f undsmentala 
in  Columbia  excellence  common  to  every  Grafonola,  whatever  the  price. 

Naturally  He  demand  for  Graionolaa 
St  Christmas  is  exceptionally  big.  See 
the  Columbia  Dealer  to-day.  Easy 
payment  if  desired. 

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THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA,  B.C.,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 


Mi  POU  EVERY 

VOTE  FOR  UNION 


All  Who  Have  Franchise  in 
Large  Family  of  Mr,  R  W. 
Davies  Will  Stand  by 
Soldiers  at  Front. 


FORMER  LrBERAL 

RENOUNCES  LAtfflER 


"We  Dare  Not  let  Wen  of  Our 
Own  Flesh  and  Blood 
Perish  for  Want  of  Help  We 


CanG 


ive, 


ti 


Mr;  Herbert  W.  Davies,  of  46  Boyd 
Street,  bend  of  a  family  of  twelve 
children,  end  four  of  whoso  tone 
Joined  the  colore,  one  being  killed  in 
action,  told  why  hie  family  would 
vote  for  the  Union  conscription 


woul 


eery  in  the  Liberal  war  policy, 
the  reeolatiea  for  Liberal 
government  wae  eubmittad.  Mr.  W1U 
Gibbons,  of  Winnipeg,  moved  da 
amendment  to  oncoutng e  the  gather- 
ing together  of  ail  eectlons  of  the 
community  to  select  a  candidate  to 
do  in  by  acclamation;  thle  Mr.  Da- 
vis* seconded,  but  the  resolution  had 
to  be  withdrawn  owing  to  the  uproar 
from  the  Lauiier  machine  politician*. 


Levin'.  wmnD  aummftn 

son  of  Mr.  deymeor  deP.  Qraeae  sad  Mrs. 
«»re*n.  Oak  dter.  Who  recently  obtained  a 
commission  is  the  Royal  Firms  Corps  sad 
la  now  atatlenad  in  England.  Ho  loft  with 
tho  Had .  Battalion,  and  was  through  aonao 
of  tho  hosvieat  actio  as  of  the  past  year 
western  frost/  Courc.1' 
latl 


on    tho 


ettsT 


Vlmy 


and  Psaaebesdselo.  Utterly  in  char*,  of 
tho  tlsnalilhf.  Is  -  recognition-  of  sia  work 
he  waa  granted  »  cammigaton  ea  the  neld 
and  mora  rocontly  retWSSd  to  abirtand  to 
undertake  h*  training:  for  tho  R.  F.  O.  He 
to   to   yesrs  of   u». 


ornment  at  the  election  tomorrow. 
The  member*  of  the  family  were  life- 
long; Liberals  until  thle  election. 

Mr.  Dav)ee  was  a  delegate  to  the 
Winnipeg  Liberal  convention  in  Aug- 
ust, andean  he  says,  "vigorously  sup- 

•■——»—»  /^--'"•aW-       i    ■    aw ■'■   sum  -  ,  ■,  '-  a.,.. 


"I  had  always  supported  Sir  Wil- 
frid until  he  opposed,  conscription,'* 
says  Mr.  Davies,  "and  until  his  friend* 
wrecked  the  convention  of  which  he 
had  expected  so  much.  Oh!  the  pity 
of  it.  to  see  the  once  great  and  bril- 
liant tat—man  ending  his  career  en 
the  leader  of  all  the  pro-Germans, 
Austrians,  antl-conscripttonlsts  and 
•lackers  In  Canada.  I,  and  thousands, 
teas  of  thousands,  like  me,  have 
parted  with  Laurier  because: 

"Our  boys  on  blood-soaked  battle- 
fields, Canada  and  it*  destiny  A  the 
British  Empire  and  It*  glorious  fu- 
ture and  world  civilization  are  at 
•take.  We  dare  not  let  those  of  our* 
own  flesh  and  .  blood  perish  for 
want  of  help  we  can  give." 
A  Fighting  Family 
»  It  was  of-  hi*  own  sons  that  Mr. 
Davies  spoke,  and  not  only  hi*  sons 
but  son-in-law  and  a  nephew,  who 
have  gone  to  France  to  serve  their 
King  and  country.  Mr.  Davie*  ha* 
IS  children,  six  of  them  are  boys, 
and  'four  of  these  have  enlisted.  One 
died  in  action  at  Tpres.  One  Is  In  a 
hospital  In  Bast  Africa,  the  third  is 
with  his  battery  in  the  West  Indies, 
and  the  fourth  is  in  France. 

Hon-ln-Law  and  Nephew 

Hi*  son-in-law,  gergt  Fred  W.  Bat- 
trick,  is  With  the  10th  AmmuniUon 
Column,  new  in  France.  John  i  H. 
Hedley,  a  nephew,  is  with  a.  battery 
of  the  15th  Brigade  in  France. 
Burled  With  Rifle 

John  T.  Davies;  the  son  who  died 
near  Tpres,  enlisted  August  6,  1*14. 
at  Victoria,  In  the  60th  Gordon 
Highlanders,  and  was  transferred  to 
the  Canadian  Scottish  Battalion. 

The  boy,  according  to- a  letter  writ- 
ten by  a  friend,  died  imftahtly,  and 
he  clutched  his  rifle- so  tightly  in  his 
death-grip  that  it  could  not  be  taken 
from  him,  so  his  comrades 'burled  him 
with  bis  rifle.  The  battle  in  which 
he  lost  hi*  life  was  that  of  Feetubert. 
Only  five  of  the  16  men  In  Pte.  Da- 
vies' section  returned  after  the  charge 
in  which  tbe  boy  was  killed.  Her  was 
born  in  their  old  King  Street  home, 
Winnipeg,  August  23,  1892. 

Other  Empire-Servers 

.  Arthur  Davies  left  Victoria  with 
the  6th  Artillery,  October  9,  1016,  and 
is  now  with  the  battery  of  the  2nd 
Canadian  Field  Artillery.  He  la  now 
in  France.  He  was  born  in  Winni- 
peg, December  16,  1804,    \ 

Hod  Fever  in  Africa 
eUaHsnley  Davies  left  Victoria*  4m 
Christmas  Day,  1916,  with  the  M.  T. 
A.  8.  C,  and  waa  sent  to  South  Afri- 
ca, where  he  contracted  malaria  and 
was  sent  to  the  Pare-oe- Balaam  Gen- 
era] Hospital.  Stanley  was  sent  to 
the  hospital  a  second  time  with 
anaemia,  and  word  ha*  been  received 
that  after  eight  month*  in  hospital 
he  volunteered  to  go  back  to  East  Af- 
rica. 

Evan  Davies  left  Victoria  Novem- 
ber 1,  1016,  with  the  artillery  for  St 
Lucia,  in  the  West  Indie*,  and  1*  still 
there. 

"I  and  my  family  are  going  to 
plump  a*  a  unit  for  Union  Govern- 

Sent  and  conscription,  because  .we 
and  for  everything  that  will  go  to 
win  the  war  and  help  to  reunite  our 
family  under  one  roof,"  concluded 
Mr.  Davie*. 


• 


PUOBT-UpCT.  MAT  COLLIRHAw 

Of  Nanalmo.  who  waa  reported  In  Sir 
Kouglaa  Kals'a  dtapatchea  Friday,  mention-. 
inr  many  husdreda  for  diaflBajulahed  aetrloa 

RENEWS  LOST 


lest 


Any  man  who  Buffers  from 
strength,  nervous  debility  or  any  weak- 
ness that  aaos  his  vitality  can  get  back 
1,l"-Ti,WL  b*  •**?«»tUig  V*  body  with 
a  glowing  current  of  electric  life  for  a 

Apply  .Dr.  .•ell's'  sTieetro-Iavlgorator 


you. 

A    Dr.   Bell    . 
sclentlda  device 


vigorous  man  of 
Is 


nerves 


Electro- 1  nvUorator 
j  for  infusing  the  i 
and  vitals  with  a  powerful  but  sooth 
Ing  current  of  electricity,  for  hours  at 
a  time,  without  Ttbe  least  shock.  It  Is 
not  like  old-style  eleetrto  belts,  fsradle 
batteries  and  ether  contrivances  you 
may  have  seen  or  used.  It  gives  a  con- 
tinuous current  without  charging.  All 
you  have  to  do  is  adjust  It  correctly  and 

of  strength.  It  helps  nature  cure  by 
renewln*.  the  vitality  and  energy  of 
every  weaker  Inactive  organ.  Where 
there  Is  plenty  or  ehwtrlefty.  weakness 
and  disease  can  net  exist. 

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mainstay,*  the  forefront  of  embattled 
democracy.  Groaning  under  a  burden 
that  might  stagger  half  the  world,  ahe 
•borrows  16,000,000  more  and  sends  It 
to  bind  the  wounds  and  restore  the 
homes  of  your  sister  city  smitten  In 
the  holocaust  of  war.  Britain,  the  hope, 
the  reliance  of  the  Entente;  faithful  to 
the  last  to  every  Ally.  United  around 
Urltaln,  they  will  win;  and  they  all 
know,  come  what  may,  though  the 
world  may  crash,  Britain  will  stand 
through,  undismayed,  unconquerable, 
like  the  last  mountain  In  tbe  deluge. 

"Terrible  events  thunder  upon  us  day 
arid  night  from  every  side  The  souls 
of  our  people  are  being  pressed  and 
tempted.  Hold  Arm;  stand  steady  as 
a  rook.  Ths  Prims  Minister  of  England 
a  few  weeks  age  called  to  the  children 
of  this  Empire  In  every  land  to  show 
to  the  world  the  ancient  temper  of  our 
race  and  rise  a*  one  man  against  the 
foe.  Let  every  man  and  every  woman 
keep  those  words  naming  In  front  for 
40  hours  mors  end  ths  day  will  be 
saved  for  Canada."    ' 


Vancouver  Aid*  Halifax 

VANCOUVER,  Dec  16.  —  Fifty 
thousand  dollars  Is  the  sum  the  Hall- 
fax  relief  committee  expects  to  reach 
next  week.  The  .total  subscriptions 
which  have  come  In  to  date  brought 
the  amount  up  to  about  $46,000.  The 
public  Is  responding  In  a  'very  grati- 
fying manner  and  out-of-town  point* 
are.  also  taking  a  great  Interest. 

Airship  and  Destroyer  Jjoet 
LONDON.  Deo.  16.— A  British  air- 
ship Is  believed  to  have  been  de- 
stroyed by  a  hostile  seaplane  and  a 
second  British  aeroplane  was  forced 
to  descend  in  Holland,  according  to 
an  official  announcement  Issued  to- 
night It  was  also  officially  an. 
nounced  that  a  British  destroyer  had 
been'  sunk. 


_-»•  yoar  free  lltsatratae  Wok 
with  ynar  -OSra  CWUaaiee  or  maaoy  beak" 
ataa, sautes,   .n<i    factory  aviate 


fc"me 
kdJrw 


Wka  left   wflk   the  Itth 

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EVERY  VOTE  HERE  WILL  GO  FOR  UNION 


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The  centre  group  shows  Mr.  Herbert  Wynne  Davies. 
centre  group,  from  left  to  right,  are  J.  H:  Hedley.  nephew; 
trick,  son-in-law. 


wife  and   twelve  children,   of   46   Boyd   Street.   City.      Above  the 
r;    Stanley-  Davies.   the  late  John  T.  Davies.  sons;    Fred  W.  Bat- 
Beldware  Evan  W..  Pantos  and  Arthur  Davies.  sons. 


BHGnuK 
ENEMY'S  EFFORT 


Local  Attack  East  of  Bulle- 
court  Is  Completely  Re- 
pulsed and  Counter-Raid  Is 
Successfully  Carried  Out, 


LONDON,  Deo.   II.— The  report 
Field  Marshal  Hale  tonight  nay*: 

"Yesterday  evening-  the  enemy  made 
another  local  attack  east  of  Bullecourt. 
but  was  completely  repulsed.  This 
afternoon  we  carried  out  a  successful 
raid  north  of  the  Tillage,  in  which  we 
captured  prisoners  and  destroyed  enemy 
dugouts.  On  another  portion  of  the 
front  a  few  prisoners  also  were  taken 
during  the  night  by  Portuguese  troops 
la  patrol   encounters. 

"On  the  Tpres  front  there  has  been 
further  local  fighting  during  the  day 
in  the  neighborhood  of  Polderhoek 
Chateau  without  material  change  In  the 
situation.  Ths  hostile  artillery  has 
shewn  considerable  activity  today  In 
the  neighborhood  of  Hargioourt  and 
FlesQuieres,  between  Qavrelle  and  Lens 
and  in  ths  Passchendaele  sector.'* 

The  British  have  regained  part  of  the 
ground  won  by  the  Germans  on  the 
Tpres  front  yesterday,  the  War  Office 
reports.     Ths  statement  follows: 

"Local  fighting  waa  recommenced 
yesterday  morning  In  the  neighborhood 


active  dur- 


late 
penetrated  durlag  the 

•The  hostile  artillery 
bag  tbe  night  east  of 
portheest  of  Tpres." 

PARIS.  Deo.  11— "Nothing  worth  re- 
portiag  occurred  durtag  the  enure*  of 
last  night  with  the  esceptien  of  rather 
lively  artillery  are  ea  the  Beaamoat- 
Bcsoavaux  front  (north  of  Verdun)." 
today's  War  office  communication  says. 

VANCOUVER  WOMEN 

REGISTER  FREELY 

hrsBBrassaTssaajkej 

VANCOUVER,  Dee.  it.— A  surprising 
number  of  women  voters  appear  on  the 
enumerators*  lists,  end  an  estimate 
Places  the  number  at  SI  per  cent  hi  tea 
Vancouver  districts.  It  Is  generally 
admitted  that  they  will,  aside  treat  the 
soldiers*  vote  overseas,  be  a  deciding 
factor.  In  Vancouver  Centre  there  are 
1T.1M  names  en  the  voters*  Hats,  with 
one  or  two  supplementary  Beta  contain- 
In*  a  few  names  to  be  added.  Of  the 
names  on  the  lists  about  4.100  or  «,**• 
are  women  voter*.  Tbe  supplementary 
lists  that  enumerator*  have  brought  In 
contain  ths  names  of  many  women.  Be- 
fore the  supplementary  list*  were  ob- 
tained, the  number  of  women  voters 
was  MM. 

In  South  Vancouver,  in  a  total  vote 
of  probably  leas  than  11.000.  It  1*  esti- 
mated that  there  will  be  4.000  women 
voters,  aad  In  Burrard.  with  an  esti- 
mated list  d*f  lt.OOO  names  the  number 
of  women  registrations  will  be  at  least 
4.600. 


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day. You  can  help  by  using  your 
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NION  Government  in  Canada,  clearly  became  neces^ 
sary  for  the  successful  prosecution  of  the  war.    In  it 
*'  are  united  the  representative  men  of  the 'two  great 
political  parties. 

These  men  have  joined  forces  to  make  Canada's  effort 
in  the  war  most  effective  in  the  support  of  our  men  at  the 
front  wiln  adftonal  tforces,  and  to  direct  and  control  the 

economic  life  of  Canada  to  the  one  end/of 
winning  the  war.  / 

If  this  policy  represents  your  judgment  of  Canada's 


. 


• 


»• 


..-"• 


• 


Four  hundred  thousand  of  Canada's  manhood  have  gone  into  Khaki.  THEY 
are  united  in  the  cause  of  liberty.  Today  the  insistent,  the  imperative  call  is  for 
an  additional  hundred  thousand  re-inforcements.  The  policy  of  Union  Govern- 
ment is  to  raise  this  force  quickly  and  impartially  under  the  provisions  of  the 
Military  Service  Act. 


• 


The  Election  Issue  is  Clear 

If  you  are  in  favor  of  supporting  the  men  at  the  Front  you  will  vote  for  the 
Unionist  Candidates.  If  you  prefer  that  our  soldiers  should  NOT  receive  the 
re-inforcements  they  so  urgently  need,  the  Referendum  proposed  by  Sir  Wilfrid 
Laurier  and  his  adherents  is  the  instrument  through  which  you  can  sacrifice  the 
men  already  at  the  front,  who  have  set  aside  their  business  ambitions  and  have 
given  up  their  home  life  and  loved  ones  in  the  defence  of  YOUR  liberty,  and, 
indeed,  the  liberty  of  the  world.  / 

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There  can  be  only  one  course  for  every  Patriotic 
Canadian  —  Support    the    Unionist    Candidates 

The  Unionist  Party  Publicity  Committee 


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THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA;  B.C.,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  i«.  1917. 


■  i-eg  sj    issn    1  ■    ■     1   ■  iw     ■  ■      — 
1         si         ■  B           ■        1    ■    ■      %  i     ■■         ■     .  J. 


FAfiTOf 


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CANADIAN  VOTERS 


ohBeg*  tt 


vh  splits,  s  moot  mm*  to  hew  iw* 

caB  bast  tola  tile  War,  Soger  Mr  BS*> 
art  BBtdiS  or  tttttar  MT  WtHMt 
LMMMV 

Mr.  BtwMr  esplained  that  Mr  Wil- 
frid Laurtor  MhM  Yimnw  meet- 
ing Mid  that  bit  policy  wh  votuntsry 
enlistment,  end  that  the  Borden  Gov- 
ernment was  to  bo  blamed' (or  the  po- 
sition of  the  Province  of  Quebec. 

"My  answer  to  that  la-  thto.  why 
shouts  any  person  hare  to  ha  wajslsd 
into  enlisting  if  Mr  heart  hi  rightr 
Mr,  BBWSor  continued.  "The  men  who 
w**  Cram  this  eity  la  the  *r*t  one. 
t  indent,  aid  shoes  Mi  require  enuet- 
inf  odtecrs  M  «ohtt  the*,  into  the 
King*  uniform  T  No.  their  heart*  1 
war*  right,  Ant  whdt  wen  true  df 
victoria  should  he  true  of  the  **rsv> 
irfoe  of  Quebec 

"lAurier  waht  oh  to  hay  that  if 
elected  he  would  be  eWe  to  hhow  nu 
compatriots  In  tjuebpb  their  true  duty. 

"It  Mr  WUfrld  had  fully  realised 
hts  duties  as  leader  of  the  Liberals 
he  should  not  have  been  idle  hlhdh 
1*14  to  the  present,  t  ask  him  where 
he  has  been  In  the  lait  three  years." 


otmnsm  a 

Wa*  tu  b**n  wounded  la  mttset    It*  wss 
•erg  well   known  In   the  eity,   Ming  Promi- 


nent   m   *    Mania   p! 


•    mmm 
to**t. 


Mr.  Bowier  aeaartod  that' It  wm  aa 
miMh  the  duty  of  Mr  WUfrld  Laurler 

■ince  1914  to  do  hla  utmost  to  stimu- 
late recruiting  aa  It  was  the  duty  of 
cltiaone  hero  who  did  their  utmost  la 
spaeohM  and  writing*  la  the  hews* 
papers. 

"If  It  wore  true  that  It  waa  the 
duty  of  your  bumble  cltlsens  to  urge 
enlistment,  then  how  much  more  true 
Is  It  of  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurler.  a  public 
man  and  loader  of  one  of  the  great 
Canadian  politlMl  partlM?"  Mr.  Bow- 
■er  asked.  „ 

Mf.  Bowser  then  took  up  the  Lib- 
eral cry.  that  Sir  Robert  Borden  was 
responsible  for  the  situation  In  Que- 
beo  because  of  the  reputed  •'conspir- 
acy" between  the  Conservatives  and 
Nationalists  In  1*11. 

far  as  I  can  read  history  there 


was  no  conspiracy  of-  Nationalists  and 
Conservatives  In  1811,"  he  went  on, 
"hut  It  was  an  uprising-  of  the  people 
of  Canada  against  the  'reciprocity 
past  with  the  United  States  of  Am- 
erica. 

"If  there  Is  no  arrangement  of 
laurler  with  Bourassa,  then  It  is  most 
peculiar  the  unanimity  of  feeling  be- 
tween  Bourassa  and  Laurler." 

XsMurlev  Could   Belay  Aettoa 

Mr.  Bowser  explained  that  If  Sir  Wil- 
frid were  elected  he,  must  fjrst  form  a 
Cabinet,  picking  out  the  best  men  In 
the  Liberal  party.  "But.."  he  Mid.  "we 
f lad  the  best  men  in  the  Liberal  party 
hats  left  Sir  Wilfrid's  leadership.  We 
must  have  one  minister  from  the  Prov- 
ince of  British  Columbia. ,  Now.  the 
only  outstanding  Liberal  who  might 
pedstbly  be  elected  from  here  is  W.  W. 
B.  Melnhes,  who  is  an  out  and  out  op- 
peneht  of  conscription.  And  would  -  he 
net  be  ridiculous  In '  a  war  cabinet  of 
Sir  tVllfrlb  Laurler,  who  'wants  to  Win 
the  War.' "  j 

The  speaker  read  from  a  statement  of 
Sit-  WUfrld  Laurler  that  if  elected  he 
would  not  proceed  further  With  the  on- 
forcing  of  the  Military  Service  Act 
until  the  people  have  a  cttahSg  to  pro- 
nounce on  }t  in  a  referendum.  Me  to*, 
t erred  to  *  statement  made  by  Mr.  Hart- 
ley Dewart  at  one  of  the  Laurler  meat-     cerned  Jt  ha.  not  done  its  duty? 

g*  in  Vancouver  that  sir  Wilfrid  SSderf     ..WUh  fllr  Robert  Borden,  It  woi 


In  Winnipeg  that  within  sixty  days  he 
would  have  a  referendum '  SO  oOamrlp- 
tlbn. 

"That  is  mere  child's  talk,"  Mid  Mr. 
Dowser,  'if  Sir  Wilfrid  IS  elected  on 
Monday  the  question  of  conscription 
will  have  been  settled  adversely.  There 
Is  only  one  Issue  now  and  that  la  cod-' 
sorlption.  Ths  people  are  having  their 
referendum  and  that  Is  on  Monday  next. 
.And  by  the  votes  of  ths  people  We  are  to 
know  whether  Canada  rings  true  to  the 
position  we  have  taken  In  tire  war." 
Would  nnf  raaohls*  Sawn*  Aliens 

Pointing  out  the  delay  if  Sir  WUfrld 
were  elected.  Mr.  Bowser  explained  that 
the  Midlers'  votes  would  net  be  counted 
until  February  17.  If  there  were  still  a 
majority  for  him,  he  must  then  form" 
Ills  cabinet,  and  send  his  ministers  back 
to  tie  country  for  re-election.  Then 
along  some  time  In  March  there  would 
be  completed  a  new  Government  and 
ParllSraent.  Then  this  Parliament  must 
paM  an  act  allowing  for  the  referen- 
dum; alM  an  act  permitting  the  over-' 
seas  forces  to  vote.  Besides  this,  there 
would  be  the  question  again  of  the 
franchise,  of  those  persons  who  would 
be  entitled  to  vote  on  the  referendum. 

•To  keep  his  promise.  Sir  Wilfrid 
Lahrier  -must  bring  down  an  act  to  give 
'the  fete  to  all  women,  and  aU  of  per- 
sona of  Austrian  and  German  birth," 
Mh  Bowser  continued.  "Sir  Robert  Bor- 
den look  the  vote  away  from'  these  Aus- 
trian* and  Germans.  But  Sir  Wilfrid 
claims  that  because  these  people  came 
frsm  downtrodden  places  of  Europe  they 
are  entitled  to  all  of  the  privileges  of 
English  bom  subjects.  f 

"Bat  our  Unionist  candidate  fa/  this 
city.  Dr.  Tolmle.  whose  election  is  as- 
sured, knowing  the  feeling  that  exists 
In  the  hearts  of  the  majority  On  this" 
question,  and  other  members  will  have 
to  contest  every  step  for  the  enfran- 
chisement of  such  Austrian*  and  Ger- 
maaa. 

It  Is  a  base  Idea  of  asking  ths  Aus- 
trian* and  Germans  of  Canada  tc  de- 
cide With  British  subjects  Whether  we 
are  going  to  fight  Germany.  Why  the 
ijuMtion   Is  absurd! 

And  all  this  discussion  will  take 
time- 


Mr.  Bo  wae  r  pointed  out  that  the  en- 
frsoohleement  of  all  the  women  of  Can- 
nae Would  mean  glvtng  the  vote  to  the 
women    of    Quebec,    with    Its    2.000,000 


population.  The  votes  of  these  Quebec 
women  along  with  those  of  the  Aus- 
trians  and  Germans,  would  outnumber 
the  votM  of  Women  from  other  parts  of 
Canada  on  the  esmacrlpttoa.  referendum. 

MT.  Bowser  continued:  "Of  the  400.000 
men  who  went  ever  In  uniform  from 
Canada  to  tight  our  battles.  MO.ooo 
were  English  people.  It  is  therefore 
unnecessary  to  make  the  statement  that 
Quebec  has  not  done  Its  duty  and  that 
It  would  have  if  it  had  had  the  .proper 
leaders." 

He  quoted  the  '  statement  of  Sir 
Charles  Mlbbcrt  Tupper  In  Vancouver 
that  every  slacker  in  the  country,  and 
every  disloyal  person  Is  supporting  ths 
Liberal  candidates  In  this  election.  He 
reminded  the  audience  that  *  newspaper 
survey  of  how  the  oioetien  was  ittoiy  to 
go  in  Ontario  predicted  that  In  ths  con- 
stituency of  Russell,  the  Union  Gov- 
ernment would  be  voted  down,  because 
that  constituency  consisted  ef  French 
Canadians.  Irt  Waterloo  the  predic- 
tions* are  that' the  Unionist  Will  be  de- 
feated because  of  the  Germans  there. 

"We  find  on  every  occasion  that  every 
person  who  hsk  hot  done  his  duty  to 
Canada  in  this  crisis  is  supporting  the 
Liberal  candidates,"  Mr.  Bowser  con- 
tinued. "The  constituencies  in  which 
the  French-Canadians  and  Germans 
predominate,  these  are  the  constituen- 
cies that  are  Mildly  behind  Mr  Wilfrid 
Laurler." 

Quebec  a  Bad  Shirker 

Mr.  Bowser  quoted  the  registrations 
under  the  Military  Service  Act  in  thrm 
typical  cities  Of  Canada.  In  Quebec 
olty.  part  of  which  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurler 
represents,  out  of  31,882  who  registered, 
31.718  claimed  exemption,  leaving  only 
104  who  Mid  they  were  willing  to  to 
oversees.  In  Montreal.  •(,»!» .register- 
ed. 64,606  claimed  exemption,  leaving 
only  1.208  who  were  willing  to  fight  In 
Vancouver,  however,  out  of  11.004  who 
registered,  with  10,300  claiming  exemp- 
tion, there  were  3.744  who  reported  for 
service.  This  places  Vancouver  first  in 
the  country  with  a  voluntMr  percentage 
of  31.10,  compared  with  the  ,ll  percent 
from  Quebec. 

"And  never  forget  thla,"  continued 
Mr*  Bowser.,  "Vancouver.  .Victoria,  and 
every  part  of  British  Columbia  baa  done 
more  than  its  duty  under  voluntary  en- 
listment, while  ths  city  of  Quebec  has 
done  practically  nothing  at  all." 

"Can  you  wonder  that  wa  take  the 
position  that  as  far  as  Quebec  ie  con- 


appear  to  me,  on  ordinary,  common 
sense,  everyday  reasoning,  that  he  Is 
much  better  fitted  to  carry  on  this 
war  than  ttr  WUfrld  Laurler  at  his 
age,  and  who  has  Quebec  behind  him. 
I  Tlotoria  Will  Blag  True 

'*So  'for  as  Victoria  IS  concerned,  I 
am  sure  that  you  will  And  by  the  bal- 
lots on  Monday  that  she  rings  true 
.and  that  by  a  magnificent  majority 
we  will  strengthen  the  hands  of  Sir 
Robert  Borden  by  returning  Dr.  Tot* 
mle  on  this  occasion." 

"If  any  .more  evidence  were  re- 
quired of  the  seriousness  of  the  eitu- 
atloh  and  ths  .sincerity  of  the  people 
of  this  country  It  is  in  the  fact  that 
we  have  such  men  as  these  on  a  com- 
mon platform  In  support  of  Union 
Government,"  said  Mr.  Bowser,  point- 
ing out  Bishop  Schofleld,  the  Rev.  Dr. 
W.  Leslie  Clay  and  the  Rev.  Dr.  J. 
Campbell,  who  were  at  his  side.  He 
also  made  mention  of  the  public  stand 
taken  by  Bishop  Macdonald  In  favor 
0t  Union. 

"In  ordlnSry  times  these  men  would 
hot  have  taken  ths  platform  In  an 
election  campaign,"  Mr.  Bowser  went 
on.  ''Ministers  of  all  denominations 
have  seen  fit  to  show  the  public  that 
they  are  with  the  Unionist  candidates 
and  behind  the  Union  Government. 
But  I  have  yet  to  eee  or  hoar  of  a 
meeting  of  Laurler  Liberal  candidates 
la  this  port  of  Canada  of  in  any  other 
part  In  which  ministers  oh  the  Gospel 
were  on  the  platform." 

Ail  Must  Declare  Themselves 

"We  have  been  engaged  for  some 
five  or  six  weeks  in  doing  the  most 
serious. wort;  Canada  has  ever  had  to 
face,**  said  Bishop  fJcbodeld*  who  was 
chairman.  In  opening  the  meeting.  He 
■aid  that  many  people  were  deprecat- 
ing the  fact  that  the  country  has  had 
an  election  campaign  forced  oa  It  at 
thIS  time. 

"BUt,"  be  went  on.  '1  believe  that 
when  We  are  .through  With  this  work 
that  those  who  have  opposed  Union 
Government  may  have  done  a  service 
to  our  country.  They  have  made  men 
and  women  who  have  let  this  war  go 
on  without  letting  people  know  where 
they  stood  moke  up  their  minds  where 
they  stand  end  declare  themselves. 

"It  seems  to  me  the  very  fact  that 
we  have  had  to  face  those  things  has 
been  one  of  the  greatest  blessings  our 
country  could  have  had. 

"What  Is  the  sltuattent 

"The  facta  are  there.  They  are  now 
a  part  of  history  and  can  he  read  of 
men  wherever  they  are. 

"Germany  willed  this  war  for  forty 
years  In  lsl§  Germany  entered  upon 
the  war  turn  had  been  willing  for  sil 
theae  years.  In  entering  that  war  she 
undertook  to  break  a  treaty  and  Great 
Britain  Said,  You  break  It  at  the  peril 
of  ear  entering  the  war/  Oi  miasm 
ereba  the  treaty  and  Britain  stepped 
latoXho  breach.  Was  she  right?  la 
the  ooestton  yon  wlU  have  to  ask 
yournetvee  tonight." 

Replying  to  the  assertion  pacifists 
made  early  la  the  war  that  Oreat  Brit- 
am  had  entered  the  stregpit  m  eetf- 
defenre,  the  Bishop  pointed  out  that 
even  If  that  were  true,  Canadians  th 
Standi**  by  Great  Britain  were  stand- 
ing "for  eomcthlng  that  with  alt  Its 


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their  help  and  support? 

"It  has  11v— *  me  many  an  anxJotU 
hour  to  work  it  out  for  myself.  But 
I  stand  today  quite  certain  In  my  own 
hUnd  Bare  ism  I  0>eBeve  It  to  be  (the 
Situation  as  I  have  ouMhebV  « 
•Ota  for  Union  Government 
Union  Government  hi  pledged  bo 
that  everything  is  done  to  forward 
the  cause  that  the  British  Empire  has 
taken  in  hand  aa  Bam  God  Himself." 
'  The  Bishop  than  took  up  the  ques- 
tion of  supporting  the  men  at  the 
front  and  read  a  letter  from  a  chap- 
lain overseas,  one  Of  his  college  mates, 
>  In.  which  he  Mid  that  "if  conscription 
did  not  carry  to  Canada  It  wmtld  be 
the  greatest  disaster  In  the  lives  Of 
our  righting  men.  There  wss  never 
in  hour  whan  we  required  mere  cb«r 
and  encouragement  Our  lads  must 
feel  that  the  country  Is  behind  them. 
If  that  fact  IS  revealed  by  the  Meet-, 
ors  of  Canada  the  future  is  assured." 

The  Bishop  alM  read  a  letter  troth 
Mr.  Joshua  Stingham.  Unionist  cam* 
palgn  manager,  who  Is  still  In  hospi- 
tal, in  which  he  expressed  his  disap- 
pointment In  nAt  being  able  to  take 
h  more  active  part  In  the  campaign. 
A  Clear-Cut  Isaac 

MT.  Frank  Biggins  was  ths  next 
tpeaker.  He  made  a  vigorous  plea  for 
Canada  to  stick  to  Its  task,  to  bend 
'Its  every  energy  towards  victory  and 
not  to  keep  Its  eyes  from  that  One 
purpose  unUl  it  was  achieved. 

"The  question  is  not  complicated. 
It  is  as  clearly  defined  as  It  could  be," 
declared  Mr.  Higgles.  "We  have  got 
to  face  the  simple  truth.  The  issue 
Is  whether  Canada  shall  adopt  the 
same  measures  for  prosecuting  the 
War  as  have  been  proved  by  experience 
of  ether  nations  to  be  the  only  efficient 
ones,  or  whether  she  is  to  take  only, 
half-measures  and  cease  being  a  fac- 
tor In  the  war  worthy  of  considera- 
tion. If  she  takes  ths  latter  course, 
If  She  falls  to  dedicate  everything  to 
the  cause  of  liberty,  we  will  not  be 
doing  our  part;  Canadians  will  be 
branded  as  quitters,  the  fair  name  of 
Canada  will  be  besmirched,  and  In  the 
signing- of-  the  ultimate  declaration  of 
.peace  Canada  must  content  herself 
with  little  consideration." 

"That  B  the  clear»cut  Issue;  that  la 
why  the  patriots  of  Canada  have  cast 
everyfhlrig  else  aside  to  become  sub- 
servient to  their  love  of  country.  That 
is  why  they  have  thrown  their  strength 
behind  the  Union  Government,  which 
Is  pledged  to  keep  Canada  on  ths 
firing  line  In  the  fight  to  prevent  the 
world  being  finder  the  tyranny  and 
oppression  of  German  rule. 
Scores  Pacifists 

"ThOM  against  that  Union,"  con- 
tinued Mr.  Higgins,"  are  simply  a 
motley  crowd  of  pacifists,  Laurler  - 
Llberals,  preachers  Of  sedition,  I.  W. 
W.'s,  foreigners  and  every  kind  of 
crank  so  selfish  add  disloyal  as  to 
care  nothing  for  the  nation,  but  every- 
thing for  themselves— who  think  that 
there  are  enough  German  sympa- 
thizers, enough  unpatriotic  Britishers 
and  slackers  within  the  Dominion  to 
boost  them  Into  power.  They  care  not 
what  may  befall  the  country  so  long 
.as  they  have  power,  power  at  any 
price,  so  long  as  some  one  else  pays 
that  price." 

He  wont  on  to  tell  how  the  vituper- 
ative tactics  of  Union's  opponents  had 
not  even  hesitated  to  criticize  officers 
nt  the  front  with  the  aim  of  sowing 
seeds  of  dimension  among  ths  troops. 
They  abused  the  Union  Government 
for  the  sins  of  the  dead  administra- 
tion, forgetting  that  the  new  govern- 
ment had  been  formed  for  the  sole 
purpose  Of  correcting  the  mistakes  for 
Which  the  former  one  might  have  been 
responsible.  It  would  be  a  govern- 
ment with  its  composition  split  flfty- 
ftfty  between  Conservatives  and  Liber- 
als. Yet  they  continued  their  cam- 
paign or  slander  ttr.  Hlgglhs  recited 
what  the  Government  of  Canada  had 
dene  towards  developing  the  Indus* 
tries  of  the  West  by  utilising  the  vast 
spruce  resources  for  airplane-manu- 
featuring  and  giving  Impetus  to  the 
shipbuilding  Industry.  If  Union  Gov- 
ernment was  defeated,  if  Canada 
slackened  her  war-time  activity,  those 
•Industries  would  languish  add  die  dnd 
thousands  would  be  without  employ- 
ment. 

,  "The   Crudest  Attack" 

The  cruellest  attack  made  by  the 
Liberals,  Mr.  Higgins  held,  was  that 
of  Mr.  Frank  Oliver  against  Sir  Ar- 
thur Currle,  charging  the  leader  of  the 
Canadian  forces  with  promoting  the 
interests  of  the  Conservative  party  in 
France.  "We  know 'that  Sir  Arthur  is 
a  Liberal  and  always  was  one,"  as*' 
sertOd  Mr.  Higgins.  Are*  we  fellow- 
clUsens  going  to  desert  Currle? 
(CrlM  of  "No.")  He's  fighting  for  us. 
It's  time  we  began  to  fight  for  him. 
Can  we  vote  for  such  a  man  as  Stuart 
Henderson,  who  is  allied  with  Oliver, 
or  for  Wells,  whs  sneers  at  ths 
achievements  Of  our  troops  and  would 
'  have  a  crowd  of  poltroons  rule  this  , 
country?  Surely  no.  Can't  you  eee 
that  this  Is  no  tim?  to  stand  on  the 
side-lines  and  abuse  the  men  who  are 
working,  fighting  and  dying  for  us,  for 
the  honor  and  integrity  of  Canada? 
If  tKoso  anti-war,  anti-Union  elements 
get  control  of  Canada,  God  help  us. 
Canada  will  be  disgraced;  we  shall  bo 
ashamed  to  belong  to  her." 
.  Mr.  Higgins  referred  to  Laurler  as 
"Canada's  Bryan,"  and  exhorted  his 
audience  not  to  be  influenced  by  a 
pacifist  at  such  a  critical  time  as  thla 
He  ashed  them  to  remember  the  Lusl- 
tania,  the  murder  of  women  and  chil- 
dren, the  crucifixion  of  Canadian  sol- 
diers and  the  countless  crimes  that 
had  been'  written  against  the  record 
of  Germany  In  this  war.  He  declared 
that  Laurier-Uherals  strove  to  show 
only  one  side  of  the  picture  becauM 
the  other  side  damned  them. 
Present 


asffifflsftBSjCjg 


sauKa  has  In  the  1 

lag  tor  the  pb  stir  or  the 


to  be  op- 


"Let'aa  prevent  there  being  a  yellow 
streak- ski  the  surface  of  the  globe  to 
represent     Canada."    '  he  .  concluded. 


hurr 

WD 


ARY  POWERS 
DUAL  MONARCHY 


power 


WITH  TrIB  FRENCH 
ARMIES  IN  FRANCS.  Fri- 
day, Dec.  14.— (By  the  A. 
P.)— The  total,  man 
of  Austria- Hun  fury's 
the  latest  enemies  of  Aimtfi- 
cm,  BOW  has  reached  1,1 70 
battalions  of  infantry,  24o 
squadrons  of  cavalry;  2,950 
field  pins,  1,500  light  ho  wit- 
xers  and  922  heavy  guns, 
according  to  approximately 
exact  figures  obtained  today 
by  the  correspondent. 


>■     .  ■  i  mi  iia— — mi  ■'■  ■■  ■  ■ 

"Let  grit,  energy  and  determination 
govern  Canada  and  overcome  weak- 
ness, laxneas  and  Indeclelon.  No 
longercall  ourselves  Liberals  or  Con- 
servatives, httt  caU  ourselves  united 
Canadians  with  only  One  nag.  asm  let 
us  be  all  the  name  Implies.  Let  us 
continue  to  fly  our  flag  Oh  the  front 
line  of  battle  entwined  with  the  Union 
Jack,  the  tricolor,  the  flag  of  Italy  and 
the  Stars  and  Stripes." 

Mr.  A.  C.  ^rjumerfelt  delivered  a 
powerful  appeal  for  support  of  the 
Union  forces  as  represented  In  Vic- 
toria by  Dr.  Tolmle,  declaring  that  a 
vote  for  Dr.  Tolmle  was  for  Canada 
and  for  victory. 

He  revlscdW.n  a  few  words  the  early 
rtages  of  the  war,  outlining  how  Can- 
ada, with  other  dominions,  had  felt 
the  Impulse  of  duty  and  bad  leapt  to 
the  call  of  the  Motherland  as  soon  as 
It  rant  across  the  Sons,  Canada  knew 
it  was  not  oreat  Britain's  war  only, 
but  as  Anglo-Saxons  Canadians  knew 
they  must  fulfil  their  obligation  to 
protect  ihe  weak  nations  from  the 
strong,  so  cast  their  let  with  the 
Allies;  . 

Canada  Happy  in  Tears  , 

"There  was  every  justification  for 
Canada  to  take  this  decision  Joyfully," 
declared  the  speaker.  "Though  she 
has  suffered  sorrow  during  these  years 
of  conflict,  she  should  be  happy  In 
her  tears*  even  with  the  difficulties 
that  cbn front  her." 

Replying-  to  the  statement  made  by 
w!  W.  B.  Mclnnee,  the  Lsurier  candi- 
date for  Comox-Atlln.  to  the  effect 
that  Sir  Arthur  Currle  had  never  de- 
clared himself  ae  being  In  favor  of 
conscription,  Mr.  Flurrdjrfelt  quoted  a 
personal  letter  from  the  general,  which 
contained  this  passage:  "Conscrip- 
tion must  be  adopted." 

"It  is  possible  that  there  are  limits 
beyond  which  such  criticism  may  go," 
said  Mr.  Flumerfelt,  "but  the  depths 
are  so  far  beneath  decent  people  that 
they  can  barely  reach  them.  Talk  of 
the  profiteer  and  the  grafter  I  I  say 
the  men  who  Indulge  In  such  falsifica- 
tion as  {his  are  entitled  to  a  halo  for, 
using  the  mieery  of  the  country  to 
vault  themselves  into  political  position. 

'•I  am  not  a  politician."  he  added. 
"Aa  a  politician  I  am  a  dismal  failure. 
My  policy  la  only  to  win  the  far/  my 
platform  is  simply  conscription,  Wut 
conscription  that  does  not  stop  at 
mobilising  soldiers.  I  believe  that 
every  man  and  woman  In  this  country 
must  give  their  entire  power  to  ths 
prosecution  of  ths  war.  I  believe  that 
every  railway,  every  Industrial  estab- 
lishment, every  business  should  be  sub- 
ordinate to  the  interests  and  demands 
ef  the  country  in  time  of  war.  X  would 
take  away  the  profits  above  ten  •  per 
cent,  whether  mat  business  be  War 
business  or  not,  and  oast  that  money 
into  the  national  treasury.  If  it  is 
necessary  that  women  should  give  away 
their  Jewels,  that  men  should  go  with- 
out their  motors,  then  let's  do  it,  if 
it's  tothg  to  help  ottr  boys  out  m 
France.  >. 

Balldt  tb  Decide  War 

"This  Is  one  of  the  most  momentous 
occasions  we  ever  lived  to  see.  I  doubt 
If  at  any  time  such  a  responsibility  was 
east  on  the  individual  elector.  It  Is  the 
first  time  in  history  that  ths  Issue  of 
peace  or  war  has  been  decided  by  the 
ballot-box.  Think  of  that  on  Monday. 
It  Is  for  you  to  determine  whether  we 
shall  participate  or  forbear.  Too  are 
not  voting  simply  for  Dr.  Tolmle.  Tou 
are  deciding  whether  Canada,  as  a  great 
nation,  is  to  stand  on  the  side  of  right 
and  uphold  virtue  and  honor,  or  be 
sacrificed  to  the  ambitions  of  a  lot  of 
cowards.  Teh  will  decide  whether  Can- 
ada shall  gO  on.  or  whether  she  has 
sons  far  enough.  Ladies  aad  gentle- 
men, I  Shy  that  to  War  no  nation  has 
sons  far  enough  until  It's  gons  to  the 
limit  and  paid  ths  supreme  sacrifice  for 
th*    accomplishment     of     its     righteous 

stms. 

"•Shall  Canada  unto  herself  be  true?     . 
Iter    sans   have   proved    their    mettle 

when  they  gave 
Their  Uvea  on  offering  that  she  mij" 

livs 
The  freedom  thst  to  sacrifice  is  due 


"One  of  these  days  WlU  bb  flasfled 
across  the  wires  the  message  of  vie- 
tory,"  Mr.  Flumerfelt  declared.  "There 
wilt  be  a  great  roll  call  ef  ths  nations 
thst  stood  true,  and  I  know  that  Can- 
ada win  be  there,  right  hi  the  fore- 
front." 

It  was  ths  twenty-first  meeting  In 
the  prssent  campaign  that  Mr.  F.  J. 
Staopoole.  K.C..  has  addressed.  He  mid 
his  hearers,  however,  thst  his  ardor 
and  his  support  of  the  Unionist  banner 
was  Just  as  fresh  ae  when  he  started 
put.  and  he  proved  big  statement  by  the 
strong  address  he  gave,  crying  far  the 
sacrifice  of  all  that  the  war  might  be 
won  and  that  Oansds  might  be  num> 
bered  among  the^triumphant. 

"I  am  a"  ant  and  always  hairs  been," 
ho  began,  "bat  in  this  contest  I  cams 
to  the  parting  of  the  ways.  I  realised 
that  I  must  follow  the  party  that  stood 
for  country,  end  there  wae  no  question 
gg  to  which  that  party  was.  I  know 
Laurier*e  policy  was  demy.  1  knew  that 
the  drat  Isaac  was,  *WlU  we  send  re> 
mfereemsats  to  our  bops  or  will  we 
aetr  I  knew  there  was  nothing  eisa 
to  be  sssstdsrod.  I  anew  that  sir 
Robert  Bsrdee  sag  Union  Government 
were  pledged  to  supply  those  rsmpatsi 
■Mats  without  delay  aad  as  effectively 
ss  peostbia  t  knew  that  osndh  was  the 
baste  of  ell  strength,  as  wiisisnS  by 
the  union  of  the  pmtoon  and  every  uatt 
off  the  army,  of  the  BetssHa,  of  Mm 
British  ChOtoet  under  Uoyd 
That  ss  why  I 


— *— 


BABY  SOWN 


To  help  the  tender  8-tin  of  an 
infant  is  the  Baby's  Own  Soap 
standard* 

F9*  few  geneimtloni.  It  has 
won  unstinted  praise  and  today 
Baby's  Own  is  the  recognized 
leader  for  nursery  and  toilet 

Its  pure,  creamy,  fragrant 
lather  softens  and  heals,  aad  its 
daily  use  is  a  renewed 
delight 

irs  Best  for  Baby 
and  Best  lor  Yoiie 

Sold  almost  everywhere— 
but  insist  on  Baby's  Own* 


V 


I 


ALBERT  SOAPS.  LIMITED 


*        • 


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i.    'i     ir'  i 'i    '  i*n 


sentiment    stood    with    regard     to    the 
prosecution  of  the  war? 

Speaking  of  Stuart  Henderson,  he 
hoped  owsryons  weald  breathe  a  genus 
prayer  that  he  might  continue  his  pro- 
fessional duties  here  and  that  the  city 
might  never  have  to  part  with  hla 
valued  presence  while   en  a  Journey  to 

Be  said  he  spoke  of  the  name  of 
Laurler  with  veneration,  for  be  had 
always  been  an  admirer  of  the  Liberal 
leader.  That  admiration  had  almost  lot 
to  hero-worship,  but  he  realised  new 
that  the  only  heroes  were  the  men  10 
the  trencher.  He  felt  that  in  his  op- 
position to  the  Wf»r  Time  Elections  Act 
Sir  Wilfrid  was  not  conversant  with  the 
reel  facts  of  the  case;  otherwise  he 
would  have  been  its  supporter. 

Canada's  Ifout  Is  tn  France 

"That  frbht  line  in  Flanders  is  just 
aa  ttuoh  the  line  of  defence  In  Canada 
aa  though  It  were  dug  on  the  shores 
Of  the  Maritime  Provinces."  declared 
Mr.  Otacpoole.  "We  aren't  fighting  for 
Britain  or  France.  We're  fighting  for 
Pamirs  and  for  democracy.  We  are 
fighting  the  conditions  from  which  we 
freed  ourselves  centuries  ago. 

"Tou  are  not  roting  for  Dr.  Tolmle 
only.  Tou  are  voting  for  the  boys  who 
f ought  at  Festubert,  oivencby.  Vlmy 
Ridge  and  scores  of  other  engagements' 
the  names  of  which  wUl  be  emblazoned 
on  their  banners  when  they  return  to 
us.  Every  body  on  the  hillside  of  Flan- 
ders is  calling  to  you  today.  That  chit 
Is  crystallized  -  In  the  message  of  Sir 
Arthur  Currle:.  •fcoi'het.  desert  us  In 
the  hour  of  our  need,  In  the  hour  of 
Our  approaching  triumph.'  Take  that 
message  with  you  to  the  polling  booth 
on  Monday."    * 

\t  Be  Bees*   fair  Deabt 


to 


m 


mats 


Thaty'anyon*  of  fair  mind  and  wllUtok 
be  convinced  should  net  be  fully  coaab- 
saat  of  the  tremendous  Importance  of  ths 
return  ef  the  Union  Government,  was 
■emethlng  Mr.  It  O.  Dsggsn.  ex-president 
st  the  Oreat  War  Veterans'  Association, 
could  CSC  beHeve.  He  referred  to  the  efforts 
Which  kad  been  made  to  bring  out  se  can- 
didate IB  Victoria  a  ma  who  would  be 
free  from  party  affiliations,  ono  who  could 
be  depended  upon  to  stand  by  the  great 
principles  for  Which  the  Union  Govern- 
ment stands.  £>r.  Tolmle  was  that  man, 
one  with  whom  absolutely  no  fault  could 
be  found. 

Mt.  fisggan  criticised  statements  made 
by  two  returned  soldiers  who  during  the 
present  campaign,  have  spoken  in  behalf 
ef  the  tieurter-Llbsral  candidate.  It  was 
impossible.  Mr.  Dnggen  stated,  to  belters 
that  Olr  Wilfrid  Laurler.  if  elected.  weSld 
be  IS  a  .  position  to  give  the  aid  to  me 
men  at  the  front  se  urgently  required. 

Beclarlng  that  Dr.  Tolmts  was  a  maa 
Who  would  not  only  work  In  the  best  In- 
terests ef  the  men  overseas  but  could  also 
be  fully  depended  upon  to  have  the  Inter- 
ests of  the  returned  men  at  heart,  Mr. 
buggSn  made  a  atrong  appeal  te  the  elec- 
tors or  Victoria  for  their  support  of  the 
Union    csuse.  * 

"It  Is  the  only  cause  we  here  In  Can- 
ada can  Sght  for,"  b«  declared.  "Our  boys 
at  the  front  are  doing  their  share,  will  we 
de  eursT  Don't  forget.  There  Is  but  the 
Oh*    leeue." 

Introduced  by  the  chairman  as  "a  maa 
whose  motives,  intentions  and  courage  are 
of  the  highest,  and  whor  la  determined  te 
see  this  thing  through."  Dr.  Tolmle  was 
ffvOS  a  reception  which  should  have  left 
no  doabt  tn  his  mind  that  he  has  behind 
him  the  great  majority  of  the  best  ele* 
ment  of  the  electors  of  Vietorla.  Prefac- 
ing his  remarks  by.  the  statement  that  he 
wae  glad  he  could  lias  up  with  the  chair- 
man as  a  maa  who  is  not  a  politician, 
Pr.    Tolmle   said: 

"I  consented  to  become  a  candidate  aad 
support  the  Union  Government  because  I 
recognise  that  Union  to  the  best  possible 
method  whereby  the  people  of  Canada  eSn 
meet  the  erttlcal  situation  .which  Is  con- 
fronting them  today.  When,  In  addition, 
the  chief  plask  la  the  platform  of  that 
party  Is  psttlOg  tbe  full  force  of  Canada 
late  tnS  effort  te  successfully  win  this 
war,  I  felt  that  It  was  headed  la  the  right 
dhwftg**  We  Have  simply  got  t»  wta  me 
war.  Kethlag  else  matters  now." 
The  ores*   lease 

get  two  «*>•*  rehtta  required  the  atten- 
tlaa  of  the  eeeatry  Ja  the  present  crisis, 
on.  was  te  keep  the  divisions  at  the  from 
st  Sghtieg  strength;  the  ether  to  keep 
tees*  s**e»eS  WMh  eVery  possible  asd 
needed  material  kelp.  The  voluntary  eye- 
tem   had   failed.      One   bad   eery   to   study 

»  am  nisi  flgeres  to  recognise  that  fast, 
remedy  remained  bet  to  brmg  conscrip- 
tion late  effect,  a  system  which  baa  esse 
sdsg*r*  by  en  the  allies  now  involved  In 
ths  great  streagto. 

•WTs  have  but  two  cearess  before  mj 
either  keep  ea  with  the  Kmsjre  .asd 
Alttee  or  qmt-  tt  we  carry  en,  coascrtp- 
elea  is  0s#  aasy  recourse,  fader  these 
elrenmstaaeae  yea  electors  of  Vleterto.  ea 
Messag  Pave  a  solemn  duty  to  perform. 
the  CUtKleu  SI  sew  peg  right  «p  to  yoe. 
S  assatlBS  yea  sea  answer  with  year  bal- 
lets. QwsakoT  Ss  support  a  weak  pettoy  ef 
vague  piomtoan  a  policy  ef  delay  with 
ths  SliSaSSIty  ef  fatter*,  er  get  behind 
tee  iilass  le»  sdtey  as  laid  Sews  by  the 
Vniee  OS'saaiiai.  Corneal Iptlss  to  t»e 
fslrset  SsSthSd  St  rahnag  th*  ssciasery 
sees  pes  at  te  rsmfere*  our  brave,  ssen 
sXluiUs  It  la  salty  fair  that  th*  bnrden 
et  tsfisflhn  ear  likortto*.  ear  hsssas  aad 
anoesd  ge  bora*  by  the  whole 
Of  tbe  eeeatry  by  whom  tt 
ke  evwato  born*.  The  Mtllter,  See- 
vice  Aet  sasaC  ke  carle d  east  faarly 
sates/  se  that  snob  seen  in  skatt  * 
fen  Shese.  * 

Pet    b— Has    the    conay-rlptlon      ef 


If  <*« 


ts  to  do  ber  fen 
te  what  ha 

et  tbe 


SOT.    HABBY.    Sb   BBIX 

Killed  la  action  November  it. 

Further  toe  Government  had  placed  pack- 
tng  houses  under  licence  which  would  sat 
their  profits  dews  te  a  reasonable  amount; 
the  milling  concerns  were  limited  te  0 
profit  of  tt  cents  per  barrel,  and  there 
wert .ether  restrictions  oh  the  use  ef  tood- 
stuffsreueh  as  the  limitation  et  the  manu- 
facture of  nlcehel.  Tbsn*  facts,  Br.  Telmto 
believed.  Indicated  thai  the  Union  Govern 
meat  1»  in  earnest  In  lta  dealre  to  'conserve: 
evary  {resource  of  th*  country  to  the  one 
treat  end  that  the  wdr  shall  be  fought  to 
a  Successful  conclusion  ss  far  to  this  th» 
mlhteu   ton   humansly    da  -    "• 

'  Care  et  hetoraed  'sktftsr- ' 
BmphnaUlhg  ths  necessity .  of  giving 
every  Attention'  t«  the  returned  soldier.  Dr. 
Tolmle  get  forth  briefly  his  statements 
made  bS  previous  oceaMobs  during  th* 
oasfcpJUgn  beSrtag  on  the  -pblat  and  de- 
ctoNd.  that  :thO  best  Canada  *aa  d*  tw 
them  weald  net  be  enough,  ire  touched 
upon  the  necessity  of  car*  in  the  ferm  stat- 
ing of  aa  Immigration  policy  easn*hUlng 
th*  pr|uolple  that  not  until  full  attentlCn 
hed'sesh  given  to  the  needs  of  the  re- 
turned  men   should  any   etttostv*  p las  V 

Ss^asweS^w^BvnslOaVwB    I    w/Sp        lSBSn*" gg        By  .,  SajtwlB        *  SgsJO        ^^WTfg 

mast  eg  taken  mat  the*  class  bf  humtgreat 
admitted  .to  the  Dominion  should  be  that 
which  would  assimilate  with  the  popula- 
tion, become  Seed  cltlsens.  and  wo«d,  n 
th*  occasion  over  rose  again,  be  pr*Par*d 
to  fight  for  the  protection  et  that  cltlsen- 
shlp.  Hs  outlined  at  length  the  great 
necessity  which  at  this  time  rests  upon 
Canada  to  assist  the  Empire  snd  Allies 
with  food  supplies,  especially  in  ths  face 
of  th*  tremefideus  decrease  bf  supplies  la 
I  Burope.  Upon  Canada  and  the  United 
state*  weald  devolve  tbs  trarSbh  of  keep- 
Ins  the  Allied  armies  supplied  in  new  ef 
the  fast  that  through  the'  submarine 
menace  the  mere  distant  producing  coun- 
tries have  been  cut  off.  tn  view  et  this 
gfeat  demand  to  be  thrown  Upon  North 
America  It  was  necessary  that  Canadians 
sheshd  M  every  boeetbt*  maimer  seassre* 
foodstuffs  whits  at  th*  seine  tint*  strain- 
ing every  effort  st  Increased  production. 
He  referred  te  th*  evidences  of  the  ef- 
fects et  the  pro-derman  propaganda  in  th* 
United  States  and  other  countries,  declar- 
ing that  the  tentacles  ef  the  enemy's  sys- 
tem were  te  be  ssea  la  Canada 
ustoa  to  gtoaagth 

"I  do  not  expect  that  the  Union  Gov- 
ernment will  be  g  perfect  one."  Dr.  Tolmle 
state*.  "It  is  difficult  te  tusks  a  perfect 
thing  from  two  imperfect  -th'.nga.  Bet  1 
Se  seuere  that  em  ef  this  tlnleh  w*  WlU 
get  something  much  better  than  either  mt 
the  eld  parties,  certain  t  am  that  th* 
combination  sf  the  best  elements  la  ths 
two  political  parties  will  be  Isdaltely  bet- 
ter than  a  'government  formed  frees  the 
remnants  ef  the  Liberal  party  sow  sup- 
porting  Sir  Wilfrid   Laurtsr.- 

The  advest  of  toe  women  as  Srstters 
wss.  Dr.  Tolmle  believed,  a  great  thing 
tor  tbs  welfare  sf  the  men  try.  If  elected 
h*  would  siren *1r  fe«wr  th*  farther  «s- 
tenston  of  the  franchise  to  toe  women  ef 
Canada. 

"We  are  ears  that  the  great  British  em- 
pire wdl  pull  threegb  in  tola  war,"  de- 
clared Br,  Tolmle  m  coael— lea.  "The 
spirit  sf  never  aba-  gt*  to  the  ea*  that 
wtu  wia  le  ths  ess,  British  grit  Is  the 
ingiaSlant  that  will  bring  ss  ssswass  ever 
the  enemy.  We  are  ssfists  ef  that  sue- 
esse  If  war  Allien  aad  Oreat  Briuui'i  eal- 
eoles  stag  with  th*  magna."  Me  to- 
pre— ed .  hto  sincere  thank*  te  the  many 
workers  whs  had  supported  hto  candidature 
sad  the  hops  that  tor  their  sake,  mere 
than  for  hto  Owe,  their  efforts  WsOht  be 
sis  seed  with  ssssssa 

'"The  matter  to  new  Sstors  th*  electors." 
Sectored  th*  ehalrsnea  "We  have  said  thla 
struggle  to  fee  as  hoe  arable  panes.  It  to 
more.  It  Is  tor  human  liberty  sad  )*eUo*. 
a  peas*  for  honorable  people  te  he  able 
to  live  an  heaerahl*  lit*  eader  hsatrebl* 
eeadltlena** 

Th*   meeting  terminated   with 

Dr.   Tubals,   the   Uetos 
the  started-  ef  the 

sk 


CAMP  SHBRMAN,  CH1LL1COTHK. 
111.,  Dec.  IS.— Theodore  Roosevelt 
mads  SB  address  to  the  offloCrs  nt  ths 
Kighty-third  division  this  afternoon. 
in  which  he  made  a  threefold  plea  for 
unswsrvlng  loyalty  to  the  Hag.  for  a 
speedy  pushing  through  of  ths  war  to 
a  complste  aad  overwhslming  victory, 
and  for  permanent  preparedness 
•Professional  pacifists"  and  "oenooUn- 
tious  objectors"  wsro  scathingly  ar- 
raigned by  Col.  Roosevelt  In  char- 
acteristically rigorous  fashion.  tto 
urged  thst  Congress  should  peas  n  law 
immediately  providing  fat  universal 
suffrage  sn  the  mmm  Sf  nntvsrsal 
service. 


NBW  YCdUt,  Dee.  J  l*.--<Merolahd. 
described  ss  the  greatest  bassAf  In 
history,  WSS  opsned  In  Oread  Central 
Palace  Nor.  14,  and  closed  tonight,  tt 
wss  estimated  by  John  Moffat, 
tlve  chairman,  that  the  hot 
tor  the  Allied  war  charities  which 
participated  will  approghhett  •«*•,**«. 


CHICAGO.     Dee.    II 
McDonald  Betd,  ef  „  ths   British  tray, 
ere  mu  asorniss*.  aad  bymtd- 
hed  the  rssatt  of  voting  by 
hi    ths 


n  trip 
the  vetmg 

m  the  Vsmad  Stolen,  oa 

etttos  m  twenty 


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▼andevllls. 


it      FoUUaal 
is  Fall  of  tha  Romanoffs." 

-Hsrbsrt  Rawuason  1b  The 
Mm  Trap." 
OiMmmM*    Qrstcben      Hertmen      la 

"»•  Low  Thief." 
taMfM- "Kraaes  In  Anas,"  Franca 
Military  Plcturoo. 

Vsjasty    l— oo  mnktwi  in  "Tb« 
Call  of  tbt  «Mt" 

"  — Norm*  Talmadre  In 

"Ths  Moth." 


THEATRE 


What  could  bo  more  In- 
ters* tin*  at  the  present 
time  then  the  pictured 
account  of  the  Motor?  behind  too 
rtortltn*  revetaUons  mads  through  the 
United  State*  War  Office  lately  and 
which  threw  back  the  curtain  of  mya- 
tery  upon  the  crlmlnalltlea  of  two 
ruling-  eoverelgna— former  Czar  Nlch- 
olaa  and  Kaioer  WUhelm? 

Knowing  what  to  now  known  of 
theOe  two  and  the  correapondence 
which  paaaed  between  them  in  which 
tbey  planned  the  preoent  war  and 
drew  up  eecret  treatlea  by  which  In- 
nocent nations  wore  to  bo  smashed, 
broken  and  beaten— their  inhabitants 
humiliated,  plundered  and  murdered. 
If  not  cast  Into  the  most  vile  slavery, 
the  photo-drama  "The  Fall  of  the 
Romanoffs,"  comes  at  .a  most  oppor- 
tune moment  This  wonderful  picture 
will  be  shown  at  the  Dominion  all  this 
weelc* 

In  dealing-  with  the  story  the  au- 
thors have  revealed  Russian  history 
for  the  past  fifteen  to  twenty  years. 
The  Russia  of  the  time  of  the  Roman- 
offs Is  shown  with  Its  strange  laws 
and  their  grip  upon  the  common  peo- 
ple. The  coming  and  rise  to  power 
of  the  scoundrel  Rasputin  la  shown 
and  the  secrets  of  the  mystic  spell 
which  he  was  able  to  wind  ground 
Ills  victims.  His  relation  to  the  Rus- 
sian court,  the  Influence  he  was  able 
to  bring  to  bear  upon  tho  puppet 
ruler  under  whose  orders  massacres 
Were  permitted  and  carried  out,  forma 
the  most  fascinating  and  absorbing 
historical  sketch  the  most  unusual 
imagination  could  create. 

Hiodor,  the  former  confidant  of  the 
Cser  and  Rasputin,  appears     himself 


ROMANO        In  the  < 

Irama.  The  Man 

THEATRE       Trap," 

which    will    bo 

shown 

at    the  Romano, 

John  Man,  reporter 

on     Steadman's 

Chronicle,     Is     sent 

to  prison   when 

and  his  fellow- grafter,  Po- 
lice Inspector  Finch,  are  prosecuted  by 
District- Attorney  Orange.  Having 
boon  made  "the  goat,"  Mull  tows  ven- 
geance, watches  bis  chance  and  finally 


Barton  Orange  who  has  been  Mull's 
rival  for  the  love  of  Steadman's  ward, 
Bess  Millar,  asks  Steadman's  consent 


of  the  barracks,  cantonments  and 
haspttsla  Other  features  are  the  lay- 
ing of  telephone  and  telegraph  wires, 
building  of  bridges  and  railways,  the 
movement  of  meats,  vegetables,  wines, 
gasoline  and  other  necessities.  The 
manufacture  of  munitions  is  gone  Into 
thoroughly,  and  the  mounting  and  fir- 
ing of  heavy  Held  pieces  Is  shown. 

The  most  thrilling  feature  of  the  re- 
lease is  that  picturing  tho  numerous 
makes  of  aeroplanes  and  hydroplanes 
and  the  Inflation  of  a  big  observation 
balloon,     from     which     tjpe     operator 


"•    I       -Ji 


'The  Moth"  is  the  feature  motion  picture  offering  at  the  Royal  Victoria 


to  marry  Bess  on  the  day  Mull  escapes 
from  prison.  Being  brusquely  rebuff ed, 
the  couple  decide  to  elope  that  even- 
ing. 

Mull  makes  hla  way  to  Steadman's 
home,  and  when  he  Is  about  to  Are 
through  the  window,  a  policeman 
shoots  the  revolver  from  Mull's  hand 
and  Mull  gets  away.  Orange  calls  to 
get  Bess  at  the  hour  they  have  set 
for  elopement  Steadmaii  hears  a 
noise  In  the  reception  room,  and  In 
an  immediate  struggle  with  Orange  Is 
struck  down.  Orange  drags  Stead- 
man's body' into  the  libra y. 

Despite. his,  conviction  that  he  Is, a 


drops  In  a  parachute  while  under  fire. 
Fighting  in  actual  progress  Is  pic- 
tured,  both  In  midair  and  on  the 
ground,  and  views  of  prisoners  and 
wounded  being  sent  to  the  rear  are 
shown.  The  number  closea  with  Gen- 
eral Petaln  In  the  act  of  decorating 
the  victorious  troops. 

Besides  the  big  feature  film  there 
will  be  shown  a  comedy  film  and  a 
Graphic   series. 

On  Wednesday,  commencing  with 
the  matinee  performance,  another  at- 
tractive bill  of  Pantages  vaudeville 
will  be  offered. 


a  eHglrt  dip 
Sate  the  realms  of  astrology— etarolosy, 
she  calls  it.  and  she  has  learned  enough 
to  forecast  the  course  of  her  own  life 
Thla  is  what  she  prophesies  Cor  her- 
self: 

"1  shall  be  eery  happy  In  after  life 
— whenever  I've  had  a  goad  meal,  or 
seen  a  goad- show,  or  spent  an  enjoy- 
able evening  somewhere.  I  shall  also 
have  momenta  of  uaaapplness— when  I 
am  ill.  or  blue,  or  crochety.  My  days 
shall  be  spent  In  single  solitude— unless 
I  fall  la  love  and  get  married.  I  shall 
Inherit  a'  large  amount  of  money — if  I 
can  find  someone  who  wtU  leave  It  to 


"Outside  of  these  little  matters,  there 
Is  little  of  exceptional  interest  about 
my  future.  Nothing-  startling  baa  de- 
veloped except  the  promise  of  a  long 
trip.  X  suppose  it  will  be  from  the 
Coast  back  to  New  York.  Then  there 
la  one  very  sad  side  about  my  life  to 
come.  I  do  not  like  to  speak  about  It, 
but  since  I  am  telling  truthfully  what 
the  stars  have  foretold,  I  may  as  well 
get  thla  off  my  mind  toe.  I  shall  cer- 
tainly die." 


ROYAL 
VICTORIA 


One  of  the  scenes  of  the  stirring  political  drama  which  will  be  pictured  at  the  Dominion 


•  . 


n  the  picture.     He  was  known  as  "the 
i  nad  monk."     He  was  able  to  assist 
,  n  the.,  exploding  of  Rasnntln's   Influ- 
ence and  was  exiled,  for  his  part  in 
;he  upsetting  of  the  Csar's  plans. 

The  Kaiser,  In  the  act  o*  perform- 
ing '  his  knavish  tricks,  in  '  plotting 
against  the  country  he  pretended  to 
honor,  is  seen,  and  Indeed  there  is 'not 
a  detail  In  connection  with  the  over- 
thrnwlng  of  the  once  powerful  dynasty 
(hat  is  left  uncovered. 
'  And  then  comes  the  revolution. 
Kerensky's  supremacy,  followed  by 
the  retreat  of  the  traitors  on  the  bat- 
tle line,  and  the  new  Premier's  strug- 
gle for  the  very  life  of  Russia. 

The.  Czarina's  participation  with 
her  pro-German  sentiments  Is  an  in- 
teresting part  of  the  story.  Her  In- 
trigue with  Rasputin  -  is  detailed  In 
nil  Its  diabolical  shame  Rasputin  and 
many  other  noticeable  characters,  all 
of  Whom  played  a  part  In  tho  "system 
which   almost  cost  Russia  her  exist- 

See,  Is  portrayed,  the  whole  produc- 
>n  publicly  proclaiming  before  all 
the  world  the  horrors  of  the  Romanoff 
reign,  the  greatest  political  scandal  In 
thu  annals  of  history. 


Mark  an  "X"  opposite  the  name  of 
Dr.  Tolmle,  and  put  no  other  mark  on 
your  ballot  paper.  , 

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murderer.jCJrango  proceeds  with  the 
elopement,  but  Is  apprehended  and 
brought  back  to  the  Steadman  home. 
Here  Inspector  Finch  superintends  a 
'.'third  degree"  In  which  Orange  con- 
fesses, but  claims  self-defense.  In- 
spector Finch  hurries  home  to  exam- 
ine the  contents  of  a  tin  box  he  has 
found  In  which  Steadman  has  always 
kept  evidence  that  would  throw  all 
the  blame  upon  Finch  If  there  should 
ever  be  a  "show  down"  between  the 
two  grafters. 

John  Mull  makes  his  way  to  Finch's 
borne,  surprising  him  In  the  act  of  ex- 
amining the  papers  from  Steadman's 
tin  box.  Mull  handcuffs  Finch  to  his 
own  wrist,  drags  hlra  back  to  Stead- 
man's, where  the  district-attorney  Is 
still  Investigating,  and  puts  the  police 
Inspector .  through  one  of  his  own 
"third  degrees."  Finch  breaks  down 
and  confesses  that  he  has  murdered 
Steadman,  thus  freeing  young  Orange. 
The  papers  In  the  tin  box  make  pos- 
sible a  governor's  pardon  for  MuIL 

How  Finch  committed  the  crime  will 
be  disclosed  in  the  final  episode  of 
"The  Man  Trap,"  a  sensational  Blue- 
bird photo-drama  to  be  displayed  at 
the  Romano  Theatre  commencing  to- 
morrow, with  Herbert  Rawltnson 
playing  the  star  role. 


PANTAGES 
THEATRE 


Startling  episodes  of  the 
Onrit  War  will  be  pic- 
tured on  the  screen  at 
the  Pantages  Theatre  tomorrow  and 
Tuesday.  This  Is  a  new  and  marvel- 
ous series  of  sttrrlug  war  scenes  taken 
by  the  French  military  authorities  on 
the  Western  irtnt.  It  eclipses,  with- 
out a  doubt,  uny  previous  offering  ot- 
itic kind  In  maay  respects.  An  added 
feature  of  the  showing  on  Monday 
evening  win  be  flashes  on  tho  screen 
at  Intervals  of  the  election  returns  as 
they  are  reported. 

"France  In  Arms,"  the  title  of  the 
big  war  feature,  Is  packed  with  scenes 
of  vital  Interest.  It  takes  the  oh- 
sever  Into  the  very  heart  of  the  great 
conflict  Among  other  startling  fea- 
tures will  be  the  giving  of  the  sctual 
details  of  an  aerial  combat.  The  views 
are  taken  In  midair  from  one  of  the 
huge  French  planes,  and  overlooks  n 
battle  royal  betwesa  a  French  and  a 
German  fighting  machine— «ng  shows 
the  German  falling  to  earth,  beaten  by 
the  Frenchman.  All  this  Is  pictured 
Is  the  moot  thrilling  detail.  This  Is 
but  one  of  the  fascinating  episodes  of 
the  coUectJon. 

Views  are  taken  of  the  enemy  lines, 
daring  which  telephonic  communica- 
tion la  maintained  with  officers  below. 
Troops  are  pictured  at  «  o'clock  in 
the  morning  la  the  act  of  going  "over 
the  toeV  perhaps  tho  most  intense  and 
critical  moment  In  trench  warfare. 

The  now  release  opens  with  close- 
ups  of  General  Pershing,  General 
Joffre  and  various  French  notables, 
tneludtng  President  Polncalre,  Paln- 
leve,  Ribot,  Vtrtanl  and  others.  Then 
renew  scenes  showing  the  arrival  of 
outfitting. 


VARIETY  The  recent  fad  for  thlnga 
THEATRE  and  dress  Japanese  which 
swept  the  country  and 
which  Is  still  Inducing  ultra-fashionable 
women  to  wear  "pagoda  hats"  and 
carry  elaborate  Japanese  bags,  has  been 
brought  Into  play  by  clever  Beuiah 
Marie  Dlx,  author  of  "The  Call  of  the 
Kaat."  in  which  Sessue  Hayakawa,  the 
famous  Japanese  actor,  la  starring. at 
the  Variety  Theatre  on  Monday,  Tues- 
day and  Wednesday  of  this  week. 

Aside  from  the  remarkable  dramatic 
value  of  the  production,  there  are  In- 
cluded In  it  scenes  of  such  true  Orien- 
tal splendor,  and  costumes  "Of  such 
gorgeousness,  that  the  picture  for  Its 
beauty  alone  would  be  an  eminent  pro- 
duction. v 

Demure  little  Tsuru  Aokl,  wife  of  the 
star,  appears  In  several  of  the  heaviest 
embroidered  silk  kimonas  and  wears 
queer  Japanese  footgear.  As  to  her 
hair  dressing,  it  is  beyond  description; 
and  the  piles  and  coUs  of  glistening 
black   hair   that   tower   above   the   wln- 


Aocording  to  Webster's, 
"that  which  gradually  and 
silently  eats,  consumes 
and  wastes  anything"  is  a  moth,  and 
the  same  authority  In  illustration  of 
thla  definition  declares  "Idle  persons  gre 
a  moth  to  the  community";  whence  the 
title  The  Moth."  the  new  Selrnick 
Picture,  starring  Norma  Talmadge, 
which  comes  to  the  Royal  Victoria 
Theatre  next  Monday  and  all  week.  In 
this  case  "the  moth"  Is  a  young  society 
woman  who  wastes  her  time  seeking 
diversion  and  flirting  with  fate  until 
sharply  brought  to  her  senses  by  a 
dramatic  Incident  calculated  to  thrill  the 
most  blase  of  movie  fans. 

"The  Moth"  tells  the  story  of  a  young 
girl  of  wealth  and  social  position  who 
determines  to  emulate  the  example  of 
Cleopatra  and  "flirt  her  way  to  Im- 
mortality." 

The  crossing  of  her,  trail  about  this 
time  by  A.  Valentine  Spencer,  a  blue- 
blooded  waster,  desperate  for  money, 
and  seeing  in  marriage  with  Lucy  the 
solution  of  hts  financial  problems, 
snatches  Lucy  from  girlhood  and  sets 
her  adrift  on  society  as  a  matron.  Her 
husband's  Infatuation  for  Mrs.  Teddy 
Marbrldge,  the  swift  set  she  travels  In. 
and  an  Insatiate  demand  to  love  and 
to  be  loved,  atart  Lucy  upon  a  dan- 
gerous course. 

Ned  Cunningham,  the  young  district 
attorney,  seeks  to  pilot  her  to  a  safe 
port,  but  innocently  furnishes  her  the 
one  weapon  needed  by  the  worthless 
husband  to  extort  more  money  from  his 
affluent  spouse.  *A  dashing  English  sol- 
dier. Captain  Auchester,  a  man  of  mys- 
tery, flashes  across  her  hortaon  and  fur- 
ther complicates  matters.  The  supposed 
murder  of  Mrs.  Marbrldge.  which  Is 
finally  determined  to  be  a  suicide,  adds 
to  the  complexity  of  the  story. 

A  truly  human  note  Is  sounded  when 
Lucy's  children,  Babs  and  Larry,  win 
their  mother's  love  and  she  finds  the 
long  sought  happiness  right  in  her  own 
home  after  travelling  the  highways  and 
byways  at  a  pace  that  holds  the  breath- 
less interest  of  the  spectator. 

LARGE  GANG  OF  I.W.W/S 
FACE  SERIOUS  CHARGE 

Held    for    Conspiracy,    and  •  Their    Coaaael 
la    Conrt    Armed    With 
Resolves 


CHICAGO,  Dec,  1*.— Attorney  George 
R.  Vandervser,  of  Seattle,  of  counsel 
for  the  defence  in  the  trial  of  103 
L  W.  *W.'s  here  today,  was  arrested 
and  taken  to  a  police  station  on  a 
charge  of  carrying  concealed  weapons. 
He  put  up  a  cash  bond  of  1200  for  hla 
appearance  in  court. 

One  hundred  and  three  so-called 
members  of  the  I.  W.  W.,  probably 
the  largest  number  ever  assembled  In 
one  court  room  to  answer  to  charges 
of  conspiring  agalnat  the  federal  gov- 
ernment, pleaded  "not  guilty"  when 
arraigned  before  Judge  Landls  In  the 
United  States  district  court  today. 

In  general  appearance  the  defend- 
ants resembled  a  typical  Jury  panel. 
There  were  ^exceptions,  however,  for 
among  the  I.  W.  W.'s  there  are  not  a 
few  Who  pretend  to  have  literary 
merit.  There  are  some  who  confess 
themselves  poets  and  not  a  few  are 
authors. '  They  may  be  distinguished 
by  the  flowing  tie  and  the  soft  collar 
of  the  artist  or  musician;  by  the  stiff 
rearward  brush  of  the  hair,  or,  in  one 
or  two  instances  by  a  neatly  trimmed 
Vandyke  beard.  One  of  the  govern- 
ment lawyers  referred  to  them  as  the 
"American  Bolahevlkl  sans  whiskers." 

Many  bailiffs,  secret  service  men, 
special   agents  of   the   Department   of 


BSESBS 

The  Romano  will  picture  Charlie  Chaplin  in  "The  Rink,"  which  most  critics 
have  recognized  as  being,  the  best  of  all  his  popular  comedies 


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of  this 
but  vartona 
give  It  fresh  Interest. 
turn  of  tho  |gi*Ssi,Uam 


one  think  only  of  so 
much  smooth-cut  Jet  Margaret  Loom  la, 
who  Is  the  second  "leading  lady"  for 
Mr.  Hayakawa  la  this  photoplay, 
wears  elaborate  Oriental  eosti 
tag  part  of  the  product  ton. 


COfJUMHA      Notice      Oretchen      Hsxt- 
THEATRE        man's  pearly  teeth,  black 

hair,    and    flashing 
The  stars  gave  them  to  her. 

See*  as  ran  wRL  yea  aaanst 
Mies    Hartmaa's   conviction   that 
■IsssaOgi  or 
were  threat 

puMIe  by  tho  tttUe  spate  e* 
aright 


Justice,  city  detectives  and  policemen 
thronged  the  corridors  of  tho  federal 
building.  Even  newspaper  reporters 
had  to  get  through  three  linos  of 
to    reach    tho    court,  room. 

n  cursory  search  for  bombs  or 


VANCOUVER,  Doe.  IS.— The  mlii- 
a  portion  of  tho  city  Mot  night 


PANTAGES MoBd"  a'd 


Tuesday  Only 


Pantages  Is  Proud  to 
Present  to  Victorians 
the  Wonderful  Five* 
Reeh— 

FRANCE 

in  ARMS 


For  absorbing  interest,  for 
educational  value,  for  extraor- 
dinarily comprehensive  idea  it 
gives  as  to  the  greatness  otef- 


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fort  put  forth  by  our  gallant 
Ally,  this  picture  has  no  peer. 
The  aeroplane  battle  above 
the  clouds  is  the  greatest  mo- 
tion picture  that  has  ever  been 
taken.  It  probably  will  never 
be  equalled. 

Photographed    by    the    cinematographic 
division  of  the  French  Army 


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Thanks  to  the  genius  of  Thomas  A.  Edison,  you 
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Christmas  but  for  all  the  days  to  come. 


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Edison  Re-Creation  of  their  voices. 

Before  hundreds  of  audiences,  have  been  conducted 
the  famous  "tone  test,"  in  which  the  artist  sings 
alone,  then  suddenly  stops,  leaving  The  New  Edison 
to  continue  the  song.  Thirty  different  artists  have 
made  the  test,  before  more  than  a  million  people. 
And  not  one  of  this  vast  audience  has  been  able  to 
tell,  except  by  watching  the  singer's  lips,  when  the 
voice  stopped  and  The  New  Edison  began. 

As  a  Christmas  gift,  what  could  equal  this  wonderful  * 
instrument?    It  .means  a  richer,  fuller    Hfe  —  a 
permanent  pass  to  theatre  and  opera  hou« 
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Come  to  our  store,  and  let  us  show  you 
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IN  DEEP  GLOOM 


No  Ught  Yet  Has  Broken  on 
Mjfriery  of  Russian  S*ua- 
tioo — Couoity  in  Grip  of 
Bolshevik!  Despotism, 


LONDON.  Deo.  15.~Press  dis- 
patches from  Petroerad  throw  little 
light  «a  the  tntBtary  eltussjon  la 
8M«M  Binusn,  The  officio!  state- 
meiris  tewed  ta  Psfrograd  »M  eos> 
funisg  and  there  mo  varloue  report. 
jjlif  j  Oaseral  Kaleettnes  and  Goo- 
oral  XornJloff.  whooe  preoent  where- 
ahoeSs  and  foil— m  oro  oot  kaown 
deffaltety.  The  fog  of  war  haa  aottlod 
doom  over  aa  Biawla.  ssys  the  Potro- 
gred  lusismiaadiiat  of  the  Foot,  al- 
thoagfti  rorjr  Bttts  aotnal  warfare  haa 
developed. 

Tho  people  of  Petrograd  are  aald 
to  ho  mote  Interested  lo  the  attitude 
of  the  Boswevikl  towards  tho  con- 
stituent airrnMT  than  In  the  Busso- 
Oerman  negotiations  or  civil  war  in 
the  South.  Tbe  BoiahOTikl  are  still 
represented  aa  being  sBsermlned  to 
prevent  the  Constituent  Assembly  from 
taking  on  any  complexion  except 
a  reflection  of  their  own  views,  baa 
there  apparently  is  *a  sharp  disagree 
meat  among  the  leaders  as  to  tho 
methods,  and  angry  dlacussiona  are 
reported  to  have  occurred. 

All  advices  agree  that  force  is  the 
only  law  in  Russia  today,  and  tbe 
strongest  force  for  the  moment  Is 
wielded  by  tho  BoUhevlkl.  who  under 


^dSffjc 
ay    of   ta* 
BolatapvtkJ  are  murmuring. 

Irnsjaelsng  to  tho  ?a»t's  corrsspon* 
deoa.    wirtqalb/    o^orj^wspaAy^lB 

aSa^toooewUTor  oootroilcd  b?*Se 
BolahowUd-  The  banks  costlaus  to 
be  doged.  Tbe  roilwajrmonji  ualoa. 
loss  neusrol.  Is  new 


hitherto  more'or  . 

hat^g    brought    under    Bolsbevhtt    in- 
fluence. 

"On  the  otber-dsand.  signs  of  good 
ilfci  liHiin  are  not  wanting."  the  dis- 
patch to  the  Post  continue*. 

The  same  correspondent  points,  to 
supposed  indications  of  tbe  intention 
to  restore  a  monarchy.  Lenlne.  he 
says,  is  "an  invisible  mystery,  in- 
■isnsalbl.il  end  closely  guarded,  having 
given  up  making  speeches  and.  now 
shunning  publicity." 

Trotsky,  on  too  other  hand,  speaks 
fresjweafly  and  la  very  accessible 
It  la  noted  that  although  the  Gorman 
and  Asetrlen  Governments  announced 
Cho  reaumptlon  of  tho  armistice  nago- 
tUtioae  on  Thursday  and  their  ad- 
journment until  Friday,  too  Russian 
commissaries  Issued  no  report  retard- 
ing those  developmenta. 

ITALIANS  CALLED 

The  Royal  itaUaa  Consular  Asset  at 
Vancouver,  B.  Oi  Has  BOSS  Instructed  *>X 
his  Government  to  aottfr  •»wy  IteMaa 
Mbjwt  reaming  so  sals  Province  and  horn 
:n  tho  rears  ]»!«  to- lit,  < both  years  In. 
eluded),  to  report  hhasslt  at  once  to  tho 
Italian  CisssjSS  A«eaer.  »•«  Union 
■troot.  vaneeever.  B.  <?*  far  audlsal  ««- 
ami  nation. 

Those  moajeaUr  «  let  military  service 
will  bo  «iv*»  a  IfM  pesesge  to  Italy,  and 
a  wosaiss  »s  seven  to  these  oegieetln.  to 
reeort  |hoato*rvo«  la  the  aoat .  t «w  days 
that  mar  will  ho  ssaslSoro*  as  dosortora 
pjaS   soaishod  aooordlagftr.  

Help  to  whs  the  war  by  using  your 
auto  on  Monday.     Ring  up  3M0. 


SAYS  GERMANY 

PROPOSED  PEACE 


M,  Trotzky  Claims  Discontent 
Among  People  Forced  Hand 

'  of  Kaiser's  Ministers — Re- 
views His  Work. 


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LONDON.  Dae.  I*.— A  dispatch 
from  Petrograd  Bolshevikl  sources 
claims  that  tho  results  of  tbe  elections 
to  tbe  Ooneajmsnt  Assembly  la  the 
Fifth  and  Twelfth  Army  Corps  and 
in  tbe  army  In  Finland  give  the  Bol- 
shevikl an  overwhelming  majority. 

Tbe  aoat  strongest  vote,  it  is  as- 
serted, was  oast  In  favor  of  the  Revo- 
lutionary godeUete.  Leon  Trotsky, 
the  Bolshevikl  Foreign  Minister,  in 
a  speech  delivered  to  Petrograd  to- 
day, reviewing  the  work  of  the  Ad- 
ministration, said  It  was  Impossible 
to  reform  tho  Socialist  construction 
of  Russia  to  a  month.  "Bat  we  al- 
ready have  introduced  a  measure 
giving  land  to  the  peasants,"  Trotsky 
continued,  "and  are  preparing  the 
ministry  for  controlling  the  expansion 
of  production.  We  have  taken  steps 
toward  peace  on  a  general  and  demo- 
cratic basis. 

"The  services  of  American  engineers 
have  been  offered  us  for  tho  reorgan- 
isation of  tho  railways,  and  motor 
lorries  have  been  tendered  for  the 
transport  of  food. 

"The  German  Government  opened 
peace   pour   parlors   with   us   because 
the   discontent  of  its  masses   forced 
It  to  this  step,"        J#-**> 
uj ■   iiM—sw  ysit.%  iiiijm-m 


aaenl  of  Generals  KaJodino  and 
ami  the  steps  that  hod   been 


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menu  SOLVED.   It'a  the  name  of  tho 
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(photo  ptoys  and  also  tho  name  of  tho 

fabulously  rich  mine,  which  tho  Govorn- 
g-msnt  exhausted  almost  every  resource  to  find. 
It's  the  great  serial  that  aurpasses  in  exciting 
entertainment  ANY  SERIAL  ever  shown 
V       on  any  screen.    Romance — love — marvelous 
adventure,  depicted  with  gripping  realism 
in  every  episode  in  which  you  will  see — that 
idol  of  ,m»ionr-        

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HERBERT  RAWLINSON 


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"The  Man  Trap" 


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CHARLIE  CHAPLIN 


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"THE  RINK" 


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Special  Music  on  the  Organ  by  Mr.  Go  Paulin 


it.  **The  eCletola  who  worked 
JlV^Sr  user."  ^Trotatar  ^>"£> 
anwlUtog  to  work  **>  *?  ;**»*>• 
ant  we  wiU  show  them  that  he  who 
win  not  work  shall  oot  eat." 

Trotzky  coacluded  his  address  aa 
follows:  ♦'Stress***  emt  power  can- 
not oasse  Irosa  above  to  a  atagie 
IDOoth.  -M  Is  fersBwd  arose  swlow  by 
a  eoatlnoooa  and  implaeable  struggle." 

According  to  eae  version  of  Ger- 
many's separate  peaoa  terms  reach- 
ing roWograd  from  Stockholm.  Russia 
mast  forever  ahaadon  her  influence 
to  the  Balkans,  while  Germany  shall 
have  the  right  to  export  manufactures 
Into  Busefa  for  fifteen  years  Without 
customs  duty.'  Germany  and  Austria 
have  made  concessional  rights  to 
Russia,  beginning  from  the  day  of 
signing  of  peace  treaty  and  running 
for  forty  years, 

COAL  SHORTAGE 
CAUSES  HARDSHIP 

Manufacturing  and  Public  In- 
stitutions Forced  to  Close 
Up,  and  Suffering  Caused 
by  Extremely  Cold  Weather. 


CLEVELAND.  Dec  15—One  hun- 
dred thousand  men  were  rut  of  work 
sad  hundred  of  Cleveland's  largest 
manufacturing  plants  were  closed  down 
today  because  of  the  coal  shortage. 

The  companies  affected,  many  of 
them  turning  out  rush  orders  of  war 
materials,  depend  upon  the  Cleveland 
Electric  Illuminating  Company  for 
electric  power.  Late  yesterday  the 
coal  shortage  caused  this  company 
to  shut  off  electric  current  to  all  big 
Industrial  manufacturing  plants. 

The  Idle  manufacturing  plants  will 
resume  operation  Monday  morning, 
provided  coal  now  being  rushed  to 
tbe  Illuminating  Company's  plants  Is 
not  delayed.      • 

COLUMBUS.  OHIO,  Dec.  15.— In 
a  telegram  declaring  that  Cleveland 
schools,  hospitals  and  other  utilities 
win  have  to  close  unless  they  obtain 
coal  Immediately,  Governor  Cox  to- 
day pleaded  to  Federal  authorities 
for  a  priority  order  which  would  per- 
mit quick  coal  shipments  to  Cleveland 
from  Eastern  Ohio. 

NEW  YORK,  Dec  15.— With  half 
of  New  York's  coal  yards  empty  and 
suffering  to  tbe  unhoated  homes  of 
the  poor,  the  fuel  administrators  to- 
day exerted  all  their  efforts  to  release 
thousands  of  tons  of  coal  tied  up  at 
tidewater* 

"Tbe  coal  supply  of  the  country 
is  ample  If  we  could  but  solve  the  prob- 
lem of  transportation,"  Dr.  Harry  A. 
Garfield,  United  States  Fuel  Admin- 
istrator, declared  ta  ah  address  tonight 
at  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Academy 
of  Political  Science.  Look  of  united 
action  on,  the  part  of  railroads,  separate 
administration  and  divided  authority 
added  to  the  difficulty,  he  asserted. 

"Wo  are  supplying  more  coal  to 
Canada  than  ever  before."  Dr.  Gar- 
field said,  "but  in  spite  of  this  fact 
and  tbe  further  fact  that  our  demand 
is  larger  than  ever  before,  the  supply 
is  ample  If  we  could  but  solve  the  prob- 
lem of  transportation. 

"We  are  not  ashamed  of  making 
mistakes  and  out  of  tbe  turmoil  will 
come  good  order.  In  spite  of  the  fact 
that  winter  la  upon  us  and  distress 
exists,  Just  at  a  time  when  the  supply 
of  coal  Is  commencing  to  move.  I 
feel  that  we  will  be  able  to  solve  thin 
great  question  of  fuel  administration." 

WASHINGTON.  Dec.  16.— Reports 
of  almost  nation- wide  suffering  due  to 
lack  of  coal  stirred  fuel  administra- 
tion officials  today  to  redoubled  efforts 
to  release  supplies  held  on  tracks  by 
car  congestion.  Orders  went  forth  to 
the  Middle  West  to  make  every  effort 
to  move  coal  to  points  declared  to  be 
facing  coal  famines. 

Fuel  Administrator  Johnson,  from 
Cleveland,  said  that  he  had  started  60 
carloads  of  coal  Into  that  city,  where 
100,000  men  were  Idle  today.  Mr. 
Johnson,  who  haa  been  given  full 
powers  In  the  matter  of  distribution, 
said  be  would  supply  householders 
first,  even  if  It  forced  Industries  to 
close  dowp. 

CLEVELAND,  O.,  Dec.  15.— A  lake 
freighter  battling  Its  way  through  Ice 
and  seas,  Is  the  relief  ship  upon  which 
Cleveland  la  depending  to  save  it  from 
dark  homes,  a  street  car1  tie-up  and  a 
crippled  telephone  system. 

The  boat  is  the  steamer  Otto  Relas, 
loaded  with  7,000  tens  of  bituminous 
coal.  It  was  commandeered  In  Lorain 
Harbor  today  hy  Bute  Fuel  Adminis- 
trator Johnson,  and  is  on  the  way  to 
Cleveland,  where  the  city's  manufac- 
tories have  been  paralysed  and  100,000 
men  thrown  out  of  work. 

According  to  P.  8.  Jaeger,  ohlef  as- 
sistant to  F.  C.  Balrd,  bead  of  the 
lake  coal  pool,  the  boatload  of  coal 
will  be  turned  over  to  the  Cleveland 
Electric  Illuminating  Co.  exclusively. 
It  Is  expected  to  arrive  here  tomorrow 
noon.  This  company  furnishes  elec- 
tric power  to  several  thousand  Cleve- 
land manufacturing  concerns,  and- also 
furnishes  power  to  tho  traction  com- 
pany to  run  mors  than  two- thirds  of 
the  street  ears  In  the  city. 

A  train  of  seventy- five  ears  of  coal 
Is  being  rushed  here  from  Sandusky, 
O..  for  the  Illuminating  company. 


RED  CROSS  WORK 


Fwnd  Now  SI, 475 

Yesterday's  contributions  to  the  Red 
Cross  Halifax  Relief  Fund  brought  the 
total  amount  received  to  date  to 
$1,475.17.  The  following  donations 
were  received: 

Already  schnowledgod,  11.400.17. 

Miss  Roany.  15.  m 

mm  Baynes-Iteed,  fl. 

Mrs.  H.  O.  MachiiL  55.  ' 

Miss  Waldron,  15 

Mrs.  Lothlaa.  110. 

Socks,  ISJS. 

Mrs.  W.  M.  T-  15. 

ThroSgh  Esquimau  Red  Cross,  from 
Ursula  Story.  50c.;  Martin  Story.  50c.; 
BBsahoth  Story.  50c.;  Mlas  Robertson. 
fl:  Mr.  sod  Mrs.  R.  Man,  ft;  Rev. 
and  Mrs.  Robert  Hughes.  RMS. 

Joha  Proctor,  IL 

aflat  ABee,  5J. 

FahaoM  Bed  Crbas.  per  a  sailor.  Is. 

Mrs  Orey.  It. 

Evelyn  any,  50c 

m.  e  *.;«■ 

Mtos  L  Aaaroa.  5'. 

Merger*  asm  Mary  CampbeO.  15. 

Total,  5U75J7 


as  watt  as 

win    »•    u»ss>4  Car  weaken,  ana 

erawst  aaaest  *  as*0»  *• 

|n«  dUtrict  tn  ossaa  nod   hs»p.  tf  •nly  tor 

So  boar.    A  member  wUI  »•  In  cbars»  wbo 

Will     give     nil 

Se»tn»nno»   to  worker*. 

Tho  crocbot  iuxbisown  yobs 
donntrO  by  ntm.  Baker,  «I4 
bono  xngloSl  number  j».  beid  by  Rrn, 
SnoOaUd.  wis  tkO  locky  SrOSbbar:  *».•♦  be- 
Iny  ronliaoa.  X  lec-enbU  «nllt  uminMl 
by  aba.  BOSeV  elso  one  aeJr  nlllow  sUpa. 
creehet  eSaa.  aod  oU»  tow  baby  »Utew.  bV 
Mr*.  Br*a  Jebneea.  l«$l  Stnnlay  Avoaas, 
wUI  be  raJOeS  in  »M  of  tke  fanda  Ttsbota 
can   be  aaooroS  at   tbe   room*. 

AU   Udks*  Who  baro  artleles  to  be  rat* 
Bed  tor  thla  branch  are  raeaooteS  to  " 
them  ta  tosetber  with  tho  hooka,  at 
aO    that    dm  wince   may 
tho  aanaal  mootma   A  awotlag  of  the  I 
oral  committee   has  boo*   palled  tor  Ti 
day  afternoon  at  «   o«»ock   In 
Members  are  ajnrvoaUy   requested     to     he 
present- 


ThU  _ 
Madame    Webb,    convener,    roforta 
|ar«e  nttoadaaoe  at  werkorn  M  tkoTfiiisa 
and    »»T   artlaloa   seat   to   to 
durlny   that   time 

The  follow  ins  doaaUona 
oeknowloSsoS:  Miss  Joaet  ArehlhaJd.  tl». 
tor  Halifax  Belief  Fund;  a  friend.  Hi 
Mm  w.  A.  Crane,  tit;  a  Friend,  ft;  Miss 
Oeoryo.  throe  poire  of  seeks;  teapot  for 
rooms.  Mm  Bans;  Mlas  U  B  Moore,  Of 
tor  Halifax  fund:  Bra  J.  Werey.  U  ar- 
ticle, for  Cbrlatmne  Trot;  Mm  Hnrdlmona 
party.  Mm  OH«th,  sagav  bowl  and  tea- 
pot; Mm  Rryaal  •!.»•  for  tunda;  W.  A.  B. 
Club,   tis.ts,  and  Ala  Adam.  1  pound  tea. 

Twelve  little  *lrla,  all  under  15  years  of 
ago.  bold  a  basaar  and  tea  aa  Saturday 
next  at  1:1*  o'clock,  and  Rot.  B.  a  afttler 
will  opsa  the  affair.  Mlas  Francis  Debb 
wui  take  ehargo  of  tho  toe  table,  and  tbe 
Misses  Oraoo  and  Emma  Bosuatpw  will 
preelde  at  the  fancywerk  and  home-made 
candy  table.  The  younr  JaSlaa  haroso- 
cured  tho  store  at  tho  comer  of  Oxford 
and  Cook  Streets  for  the  affair,  and  aa 
It  la  very  central  the  sals  should  bo  well 
patronised. 

Tbe  committee  hfs  announced  a  special 
meetlas  to  take  olace  at'  the  rooms  on 
May  Street,  on  Monday  afternoon  at 
3  o'clock,  and  roeaosts  a  largo  attendant* 
of    members.  ,    -  * 


The  regular  monthly  meeting  of  the 
committee  has  been  postponed  from 
Monday,  Dec.  17,  to  Wednesday,  1», 
on  account  of  the  elections  being  bell 
on  Monday. 

There  will  be  no  card  P»rty  held 
this  week.  The  next  one  will  be 
given  on  Jan.  I. 

The  names  of  Mrs.  Oounason,  Mre. 
Ohlsen  and  Mrs.  Bosestou  were  omit- 
ted from  the  tea  committee  at  the 
bazaar  held  last  Saturday.  Also  that 
of  Mrs.  Northam  and  Mrs.  T.  Ham- 
mond, who  managed  the  bran  pie  so 
successfully  that  their  wares  were 
sold  out  early  in  the  afternoon.  The 
swan  cushion  raffled  at  the  basaar 
was  won  by  Mrs.  Hughes,  Blanshard 
Street,  and  the  embroidered  night- 
gown by  Mrs.  Stewart,  Hill  Street, 
with  ticket  No.  115.  The  contmltteo 
wishes  to  express  its  thanks  to  all 
who  contributed  towards  making  the 
basaar  so  great  success. 

James  Rag  Branch 

<jm  Wednesday  evening  next,  at  f 
o'clock,  at  tbe  rooms.  Iff  Mansion 
Street;  a  lecture  will  be  given  by  Q.  M. 
8.  Brosan  upon  the  work  of  the  St 
John  Ambulance  Association  In  the  war. 
The  chair  will  he  .taken  by  Mr.  A-  J- 
Dallam,  president  of  the  Victoria  cen- 
tre, who  will  also  address  the  moating. 

Q.  M.  S.  Brogan  has  Instructed  over 
12.000  soldiers  In  their  duties  before 
proceeding  to  the  front,  and' his  lecture, 
which  will  be  the  first  of  a  series  to 
be  held  weekly  at  the  James  Bay  rooms, 
will  be  illustrated  by  lantern  slides 
made  espectally  for  the  occasion.  The 
lantern  has  been  offered  by  Mr.  Olbson, 
of  Esquimau,  who  will  operate  It. 

A  collection  will  be  taken  up,  and,  as 
there  will  be  no  espouse  attached,  the 
whole  of  the  proceeds  will  go  to  the 
James  Bay  branch  of  the  Red  Cross 
funds.  / 

The  young  people's  class  held  on 
Wednesday  evenings  will,  for  the  next 
few  weeks,  be  held  en  the  Thursday 
evening. 

Donations,  as  follows,  have  been 
acknowledged:  For  the  raffle  table- 
Frost  Mrs.    Cameron,    suk   night   dress 


Royal  Victoria 

ALL  THIS  WEEK 


Special  Engagement  of 

NORMA 
TALMADGE 


This   picture   if   beautifully   costumed   and   sumptuously 

mounted  and  presented.    "The  Moth"  is  a  rich  picture)-- 

rich  in  its  drama — rich  in  its  effects. 


^ADDia^TTRACTICW 


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.  In  a  Comedy  That  You  WUI  Scrsam  s*V- 

The  Butcher  Boy" 


PRICES:  "*"»-•  **• !?c 


Evening,  10c,  20c 


The  Election  Returns  Wilt  Be 


From  Has  Stage 


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and  boudoir  cap;  MM.  Bland,  three 
Christmas  plum  puddings;  Mrs.  Devoe, 
crochet  bag;  Mlas  Cameron,  two  large 
net  doylies.  Mr.  Burt,  stove  weed;  Mrs. 
Innce;  knitting  needles;  Victoria  Fuel 
Company,  mill  wood;  Mre.  MaeCallum, 
one  pair  of  sooka;  Mrs.  Dennis  Harris, 
six  comfort  bag*,  filled:  Mrs.  Cathals. 
fifteen  property^  bags.  Mrs.  White,  six 
property  hags;  Corporal  Brows,  band- 
ages:  Mrs.  a.  Stewart,  sine  pairs  of 
hospital  socks. 

'  Through  the  hospitality  of  Mrs. 
Surge,  James  Bay  Hotel,  tke  young 
people  attending  the  evening  classes  of 
the  branch,  James  Bay,  provided  their 
friends  on  Thursday  evening  last  with 
a  most  enjoyable  evening's  'entertain- 
ment. 

Under  the  management  of  Mr.  Wllby, 
a  military  100  was  held  la  the  dining- 
room,  while  la  an  adjoining  room  bridge 
was  played.    At  11  o'clock  refreshments 


were  served,  sad  the  sueeesaful  com- 
petitors at  cards  were  headed  prises,  as 
follows:  For  BOO,  Mesdames  Cameron 
and  MoMorras,  Miss  Flaeo,  and  Mr. 
Smith;  for  bridge,  Mrs.  Dickenson  and 
Lieut  L.  Brows.  The  balance  of  the 
evening  was  spent  In  dancing. 

The  management  committee  haa  ex* 
tended  thanks  to  Mrs.  Burge,  Mr!  Wll- 
by, Messrs.  N.  Charleswbrth  and  Edwin 
Brows,  Messrs.  Fletcher  Bros..  Mr. 
Karl,  and  to  all  those  friends  who 
donated  prises  aad  refreshments.  The 
successful  management  of  the  delight- 
ful evening  was  under  the  charge  of 
Mesdames  F.  A.  Willis,  Charleswerth, 
H.  Lelser,  it  Jameses,  and  tbe  Misses 
Violet  Fowkes  and  Oraee  Cameron.  Tho 
convener.  Mrs.  Wilkinson,  was  busy  as 
usual  giving  a  welcome  to  the  guests 
as  they  arrived.  The  committee  handed 
over  to  the  general  funds  of  the  branch 
|70  as  the  result  of  the  entertainment. 


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Rising  Sun  retches  the  conscience  of 
the  dominating  Japanese  baron  and 
sways  the  life  and  fortunes  of  two  hu- 
mans in  this  vibrant,  vital  story  of  exotic 
Oriental  love  and  life,  A  virile  Japanese 
actor,  a  pulsating  plot  laid  in  the  most 
ir\agftiffc«ntf  scenes  of  the  Mikado's 
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tHE  DAILY  COLONIST.  VICTORIA,  B.C..  SUNDAY.  DECEMBER  16.  1917. 


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election  woraes 

BUSY  AT  LADYSWITH 


Socialists  and  Liberals  Labor 
Frenzfedly  to  Rally  Forces-^ 
Makes  Voting  Easy  for  trfe 
Miners. 


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LA1>YSM!!TW.  Dee.  fl.— This  haa 
oe*n  a  busy  day  with  the  local  politi- 
cal agents.  On  •very  eornsr,  la  ayary 
vacant  d©er*/ey  can  *>e  eesn  tbe  agent 
or  supporter  of  tome  party  trying  to 
convince  tome  undecided  volar  as  to 
the  merits  of  hU  particular  candidate 
or  causa. 
/  The  «oc1ell*t  and  l*bor  supporters 
are  doing  street  work  in  a  sort  of  a 
freruled  manner,  a*  if  they  realised 
that  they  ware  fighting  for  a  lost 
cauaa  and  were  putting  forth  every 
effort  to  gather  up  »nytMits  that 
might  possibly  toe  an  uncertainty.  On 
the  other  hand  the  Unionist  commit- 
tee In  the  certainty  that  it  ha*  fought 
a  winning  campaign  1*  •till,  working 
busily  In  the  commlttoo  headauartera 
|n  order  that  there  win  be  no  possible 
hitches  at  tho  last  moment. 

The  general  feeling  in  ladysmllh 
•ad  Immediate  district  la  that  In  thla 
part  of  the  riding  at  least  the  Union- 
let  candidate  will  poll  over  40  per  cent 
t.f  tba  total  vote,  and' if  the  Liberal 
and  Labor  man  cannot  malm  a  »h>w- 
lag  in  this  end  oMh«  riding  they  are 
surely  fighting  a    osfcaire. 


Basketball  has  been  rather  quiet 
here  during  the  past  we^k,  There  has 
been  considerable  rivalry  between  two 
of  the  local  teams  for  soma  time  past 
which  terminated  a  few  days  ago  In 
the  Issuing  of  a  challenge  by  the  nigh 
flchool  team  to  the  local  Wlsards  or 
any  other  city  team  which  might  bo 
dealroua  of  meeting  it.  The  High 
Bofcool  boys,  however,  appear  to  ba 
considered  la  a  clash  by  tbemsolvee. 
as  their  challenge  did  not  result  In 
bringing  any  of  the  other  teams  into 
tho  limelight.  On  Thursday  night  next 
the  Chsmatous  All-Star  team  wilt 
coma  bar*  for  a  gam*  with  the  High 
School.  Aa  this  is  tho  earn*  team 
which  played  a  tie  with  the  local 
Wizards  a  law  nights  ago  a  good 
game  Is  expected. 

gftaswe  for  Oafl|srs»  Tote 

The  management  of  the  Canadian 
Collieries  hero  is  making  special  ar- 
rangements for  the  miners  on  Monday 
to  enable  them  to  get  In  their  votes 
without  losing  a  shift  or  having  a 
congestion  at  th*  polls  .at  th*  last  mo- 
ment. ^ 

The  morning  shift,  which  regularly 
goes  out  at  6  o'clock,  will  go  out  on 
Monday  at  5  and  returning  will  reach 
.  I^adysmtth  at  3  Instead  of  4  in  the 
-.afternoon,  as  on  regular  days.  Th* 
afternoon  ehift  will  go  out  as  usual 
at  2  o'clock. 

This  consideration  on  the  part  of- 
tbe  ,company«wlll  be  appreciated  both 
by  the  men  and  the  public  as  under 
these  arrangements  the  men  will  not 
need  to  lose  a  day's  pay  and  the  coal' 
production,  which  is  of  importance- 
these  days,  will  not  be  lessened. 

1  / 

Mrs.  Urquhart,  of  Courtenay,  who 
has  been  visiting  her  daughter,  Mrs. 
"vtf.  *&  Afcenhead,  for  some  weeks,  re- 
turned home  on  the  noon  train  today. 

Mrs.  (Rev.)  Barlow  and  daughter 
Bdlth  war*  passengers  oa  th*  noon 
train  today  lor  Nana!  mo. 

Tomorrow  night  at  1:11  there  will 
ba  a  rehearsal  of  the  combined  choirs 
and  singer*  of  th*  olty  la  tba  Meth- 
odist Church  to  prepare  choruses  for 
the  sacred  concert  which  the  Daugh- 
ters of  the  Empire  will  give  on  Sun- 
day, December  30,  In  aid  of  the  suffer- 
er* In  the  recent  Halifax  disaster. 
Bvery  singer  in  the  city  who  I*  de- 
sirous of  making  thla  undertaking  a 
success  ha*  been  requested  to  attend. 

Good  Hunting  at  Cowichan  Lake 

COWICHAN  LAKE-Several  parties 
of  victoria  hunters  and  parti**  from 
Duncan  had  splendid  success  lattly  at 
Cowichan  take.  They  obtained  their 
limit  la  a  vary  short  time.     , 

Station  Agent  Barr  ha*  been  moved 
with  his  family  from  Cowichan  Lake 

to  Ladysmith. 

hi    i 

Mrs.     X.     Olllesple,     of    Cowichan 
•  Lake,   haa  been   visiting  her  mother 
and  sister  In  Victoria. 


ac* 


All  Week 


s  DOMINION 


All  Week 


THE   MOST    STARTLING    PICTURE    EVER    SEEN 


ii '  — 


Iliodor 

i  m 

4 

The  Mad  Monk 


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and 
Rasputin,  exiled  and  secret- 
ed but%  of  "the  country  to 
America. 

His  story  is  complete  and 
he  himself  reacts  the  part 
he  to<Sk  in  the  greatest 
national  tragedy  the  world 
has  ever  known. 

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of  the 


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The  Inside  Story  of  Russia's  Downfall 


REVELATIONS  THAT  BEGGAR  DESCRIPTION 

The  most  timely  photo-spectacle  of  the 
day  which  cost  a  fortune  to  mak< 
1,500  scenes  and  5,000  people 


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See  the  Reasons  Why  the  World  Is  Asking  Today  "What  b  Russia  Doing?" 


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Rasputin; 

The  Unspeakable 

The  uncrowned  ruler  of  the  Russians 

His  intrigue  with  the  Czarina  and  others  in  all  its  diaboli- 
cal shams  which  almost  cost  Russia  her  existence 


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Sessue  Hayakawa  will  be  teen  at  the 
Variety,  giving  one  of  his  most  attrac- 
tive roles  In    fascinating    picture,    en- 
titled, 'The  Call  of  the  East" 


— 


AVIATION  EXPERT 


Mrs.  Leicester  has  returned  to 
Cowichan  Lake  after  several  months' 
stay  in  Victoria. 

Pte.  J.  Dale,  of  the  Motor  Trans- 
port service,  was  married  In  Ens/land 
last  October,  according*  to  word  re- 
oelved  here. 

.  Help  the  "boys  In  the  trenches  by 
loaning;  your  auto  to  Tolmle'e  Com- 
mittee oa  Monday.     Ring  up  s»»o. 


J.  MacMiDan  Muir 

Vocal  technique;  perfect 
tone  proudction;  correct 
breathing;  solo  singing;; 
English,  French;  Italian 
repertoire.. 


WILL  SPEAK  HERE 


Col.  Lord  Montagu  of  Beau- 
lieu,  Prominent  in  Engineer- 
ing and  Aeronautic  Circles, 
to  Address  Canadian  Club, 


163 


r*smo»  2013R 


British  Columbia 
Academy  of  Musk 


K  laws. 


Voice,  Pianoforte,  Violin  and 
otter  Orchestra)  Instruments. 
Htrjnoay,  Theory.  Diction, 
ClMir  Training,  lasembi*.  The 
Home!  Department  affords  prac- 
tical training  for  teaching. 


•ad  Kaftan 
AMD  TO 

FHOMt  M4V 

mmmmm 


COM.  COOK  AMD  PORT  MS. 


*P* 


Coi.  Lard  afoataga,  e*  B*ei»it*u,  recog- 
nised eg  on*  of  tee  Satstre'e  foreaioet 
authorities  en  aereaeutiss  ui  tbe  pen 
slays*  ey  evlatlea  in  w»r,  win  eaeress 
the  Caaaelaa  Clee  si  a  tsaeseea  te  he 
hold  la  the  shsprtoo  Betel  Ballroom  oa 
WedsoaaSr.  . 

Lord  Monts.se  he*  had  aa  evestfat 
career,  sad  his  work  has  bees  marked  tor 
lt«  tesaetUUy.  Barer*  tho  war  he  torn- 
maaded  the  Tth  Battalion  eC  tho  Haatehlre 
Rashaeat.  He  le  II  years  eia.  asd  Is  Ms 
yoaaser  years  «h  pi  saslasst  la  ethlotloo, 
harts*  strshed  the  Oxford  eicht  is  tail. 
ii*  resolved  hie  odaoatlea  at  men  and 
Oxford,  taking-  up  spool**  study  of  earl* 
noertas  and  ether  breathes  of  eetehee.  Re 
boa  traveled  eatenetvely  la  Canada  and  the 
United  Stat**,  fa  Japan  sad  China,  India 
an*  Beypt.  During  the  Matabete  war  in 
south  Africa  in  m«  he  acted  ■■  corro- 
epoadont   of   Tho   l»oa*ow   Tim**, 


>Alw»r*  intoreated  la  railway  and  trans- 
portation matter*,  ho  was  one  of  tho 
pioneer*  of  ••nutomoblllenV  in  th*  Old 
reentry-  seta*  th*  founder  aad  fee  seats 
rears  edltef  of  Tho  Chrv  dereted  te  th* 
prosToes  ia  tbe  motor  oar  world,  it  wea 
only  natural  tkat.  with  thl*  instinct  for 
mochanice  aad  onsnearlas.  •  Lord.  Mooter* 
ahoal*  tars  hie  attention  te  aviation  whoa 
that  etloash  ftnt  came  te  the  fere.  He  has 
been  a  eieee  student  of  the  eeejeet  ever 
eases.  B*  te  aa  «eteaetre  lead  owner,  ala 
asapeity  ia  Bneiaa*  asaaaBeshs  te 
»•.#*•  aesaav 

Lord      ateatacu     has       beoa       oa 
tarea*fc*Ht  Cased*,   aad     •rorywaor*     has 
beoa  atrea  a  sptoadl*  reeapdea. 

HORUCK'S 

Bl*lu4  Milk  lot  Infanta 

A  safe  milk  diet, 
cow  e  rrulk  tJonox 
makaad  aaittd  grafts 


Aii'u; 


than 
►.rich 


SAYS  RECRUITING  IS 
Gil  IN  VANCOUVER 


. 


Lieut,  Shaw,  in  Charge  of  R-.F, 
C.  Offices,  Is  Able  to  Send 
Forward  About  Twenty-Five 
Cadets  Weekly. 


• 


Lieut.  Bhaw,  who  Is  In  charge  of 
R,  7.  c.  ^recruiting  for  tba  Province, 
made  his  usual  week-end  vtm*>>  down  to 
Victoria  yesterday.  He  states  that 
recruiting  Is  proceeding  In  a  very  sat- 
isfactory way  In  Vancouver,  where  they 
are  able  to  send  away  on  an  average 
about  twenty-five   cadets  weekly. 

The  following  announcement  Is  made 
by  the  officer  In  charge  of  No.  I  Re- 
cruiting  Dlstrlot,   Royal    Flying   Corps: 

"A  limited  number  .of  men  will  be 
accepted  for  the  following  trades  for 
eeryloe  with  tbe  Royal  Plying  Corps: 
Coppersmiths,  cooks,  engine-fitters  (mo- 
tor mechanics),  turners,  shoemakers, 
esllmakera    (tailors),    tinsmiths. 

"These  men  must  be  proficient  In 
their  trade  and.  upon  passing  a  trade 
test  at  Toronto,  they  will  be  graded  a* 
lad  Class  Air  Mechanics  at  the  rat*  of 
•1.18  per  dlsm. 

"At*  limit  for  this  branch  Is  It  to 
41,  medically  fit  (category  A),  married 
or  single,  separation  allowance  being 
granted  te  dependents  at  the  rate  of 
|M  per  month. 

"A  number  of  policemen  will  be  re* 
quired,  who  will  he  rated  as  ftrd  Class 
Air  Mechanics:  rate  of  pay.  fl.lt  per 
diem." 


HALIFAX  RELIEF  FUND 


The  following  is  the  report  of  tbe 
Halifax  Belief  Pond,  showing  that  to 
date  there  haa  boon  collected  14.81 2: 

Previously  acknowledged.  $a.««t.70; 
per  Coloalst,  flM.10;  A.  T..  II:  W.  J. 
X..  II;  A.  B.  M.  and  W.  M-.  15;  Anon, 
l»;  T.  A.  aad  C.  X  N„  |S;  Anon.  Ill; 
Mr.  an*  Mrs.  a.  X.  Mole,  tit;  H.  P. 
Taylor,  tit:  H.  P.  Kldrldge,  M:  em- 
ployees Foundation  Company,  fltB;  staff 
aad  employees  Canadian  Xxploslvea, 
Victoria  office,  and  staff  and  employees 
Victoria  Chemical  Co..  fltl.lt:  Mrs.  sj. 
X.  McLlmoet,  110:  Mrs.  X.  W.*Tatlow, 
II:   Anonymous,   1 1.1*.     Total,  f 4.111. 

Te  date  tM*t  has  boon  forwarded  by 
telegraph  to  the  Relief  Committee  la 
HaJlfsi. 

James  laland  plant  of  the  Canadian 
Xxploslvea  have  collected  fSM,  whleh 
they  see  semtlna  atreet  to  the  Mayor 
of  Halifax.  «         * 

Mesa  tone  plant  of  the  Canadian  Xx- 
ploslvea ooUeetod  fltt«4t.  whleh 'they 
ars  doaatlag  te  tho  Kaaalaoo  branch  Off 
tbe  Halifax  Relief 

The  Hen.  Jam** 
11*0.  whleh  Is  hstag  aent  direct  to  the 
Mayer  of  Halifax. 

M€0ICAT€O  WINES  BANfr€0 


such  preparations  contain  high  pcr- 
contages  of  proof  spirits.  Hitherto 
their  ship  has  not  been  prohibited,  the 
Commissioner  taking  the  stead  that 
so  long  as  there  wea  no  evidence  that 
advantage  was  being  taken  of  the  fact 
that  phe  sale  of  these  preparations  were 
not  being  specifically  prohibited  he 
did  not  desire  to  place  a  ban  upon  them. 
But,  the  fact  is,  the  sale  of  the  prepara- 
tions has  shown  a  very  decided  increase 
since  prohibition  came  Into  effect  and 
the  British  Columbia  Pharmaceutical 
Association,  which  hes  shown  every 
disposition  to  comply  with  the  act, 
brought  th*  matter  to  his  attention. 
In  consequence  the  indiscriminate  sale 
or  such  articles  will  hereafter  be  pro- 
hibited and  only  on  prescription  can 
they  1*5  obtained. 


to  tJ*e  reeosst  of  tin 
of  the  Pieilaea  fee  %  ravag 
es  to  the  gal*   of  ssedicatod   wtose. 
ProhiblMOB  Gosajs*xslfMfcar  Predsay  toe 


Iww  and 


d  eaehssf  pair  ream,  of 

silt  he  proiihiieu.     alaaj 


An  Eiplanatloo  . 

The  following  letter  in  answer  to 
questions  put  to  the  Social  1st  can- 
didates has  beefl  issued  to  the  press 
by  Messrs.  Taylor  *«nd  Wells,  the 
former  standing  for  Nanalmo  and 
the  latter  far  Victoria,  on  the  Fe  - 
oration  of  Labor  ticket: 
Mr.  Stevenson. 

Sir, — Re  your  question  es  to  where 
tho  candidates  for  Victoria  and  Nana- 
lmo stand  as  to  prohibiten  of  a  Dom- 
inion wide  character,  our  position  is 
as  follows: 

A*  we  are  candidates  of  the  British 
Columbia  federation  of  Labor,  and 
the  question  has  not  been  discussed 
by  our  executive,  by  whom  we  are 
bound,  we  are  not  In  a  position  to 
declare  ae  to  how  we  would  stand 
If  elected.  If  the  question  was  before 
ths  House  at  Ottawa,  as  representatives 
of  the  Organised  Labor  movement  of 
this  Province. 

,Our  personal  opinions  'are.  tbatw 
consider  that  the  evils  of  the  drin 
traffic,  aa  well  as  many  other  evils 
which  are  only  too  evident,  are  the 
result*  of  th*  system  of  exploitation 
under  which  we  labor,  these  effects 
cannot  be  overcome  except  by  the  re* 
moval  of  the  cause  of  not  only  the  drink 
traffic,  but  the  evils  of  poverty  end  the 
general  degradation  of  th*  people,  not 
only  of  this  country,  bat  all  countries 
who  are  today  engaged  either  directly 
or  Indirectly  In  the  War. 

The  question  of  prohibition  will  no 
doubt  come  before  our  annual  con- 
vention In  January,  1018,  and  the 
position  of  Organised  Labor  clearly 
defined  on  this  question,  but  you  will 
recognise  that  we  are  in  a  different 
position  than  the  old  political  party 
candidates,  we  being  under  the  control 
of  the  elected  representatives  of  the 
movement  for  which  we  stand  as 
candidates  in  this  election. 
A.    8.   WILLS. 

Candidate  for  Victoria. 
JOSEPH   TAYLOR. 

Candidate  for  Nanalmo. 


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THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA,  B.C.,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  191ft 


I 


Victoria  Women  M  Why  They  Will  Vote  for 


NURSING  SISTER  KATHLEEN  LITTLE 

-*rh«  left  With  the  first  contingent.  AufMl,  lilt,  utfeu  bean  caring  tot  our  wounded 
«var  elaca  behind  the  battia  line.  In  France  ep<J  Flanders.  Waiter  Utile  la  •  graduate  of 
the  Prevliolal  Royal  Jubilee  Hoepltal.  Victoria,  BrttUh  Columbia,  and  hat  been  decorated 
wltklCawtl  Bed  Croaa  by  HI-  Majeety  the  Kin*.  Thl.  youna;  nuree  1.  only  one  of 
thauaanda  of  "our  girls"  who  aredevotlngthelr  youth  to  the  aervicft  of  their  country,  and 
to  the  care  of  the  sick  and  wounded  ■oMUra. 

Amen*  the  sacrificial  demand,  of  the  preaent  day  upon  tho  Ufa  of  the  nation,  not  the 
ln--!^  that  tnnDoaed  upon  tha  youna;.  It  haa  been  aald  that  thla  war  i«  a  war  of  youth; 
hTVouneiof  bothBexeshe*e.  alnca  Auauat  4th.  1014,  been  tnatant  In  voluntary  aervlce, 
*Zl  read?  to  yield  life,  or  fora«o  Ita  Joy,  for  honor  and  for  duty.  Could  our  nuraea.  tram 
Thoea  Houses  of  Pain— the  tented  hoapltala  end  casualty  clearing  atatlona  of  France— 
■peak  nVonthla  pese  today,   the  plea  they  would  make  would  aettle  every  other   laaue   In 

^"wTillT'thoae'enllated  piedaed,  committed  Irrevocably  to  the  cauae"  of  our  national  honor. 
.nil  to  the  luatiDoation  of  our  aaerWoea.  wait  in  the  trenchee  for  relief,  or  by  the  bedeldo 
vS  *%m  wounded  for  that  reaaaurenca  and  comfort  which  wlU  never  arrive  If  queatlona  of 
party  poll tiea  and  peraonal  Intereat  obacure  tha  one  and  only  preaent  obligation  to  stand 
STe-Wr  on,  and  wta  tha  war?  bbatmot   U.   KAMJIA. 

the   Dauchtera  of  Pity  Hoapltal    Aid   Society. 


X 


A  Reminder 

t 

For  all  we  have  and  are, 
Tor  all  our  children'*  fate. 
Stand  tip,  and  meet  the  war ; 
The  Hun  is  at  tha  Gate. 


\. 


MARY  CROFT 

(President  Womtn  Auxiliary    to    the 

Military    Convalescent   Hospital*.    J 

Unit. 

Darin*  that  fateful  first  week  of 
August.  1114.  the  British  Empire  held 
its  breath  In  suspense.  The  honor  of 
the  nation  was  at  stake;  it  was  being 
weighed  In  the  scales  of  Bight  and 
Might.  Can  any  of  us  forget  that 
wonderful  thrill  which  penetrated  to 
every  tiB7  corner  of  the  Umpire  when 
we  knew  we  were  saved? 

Deer  women  of  British  Columbia,  do 
you  realise  that  the  glorious  record  of 
our  own  brave  men  was  born  of  that 
thrill?  • 

Today  in  Canada  we  together  with 
om*  own  men  across  the  seas,  are 
holding  our  breath  In  a  like  suspense. 
Is  that  glorious  record  born  three  and 
a  half  yean  ago  to  go  for  naught? 

We  shall  only  have  "done  enough" 
when  right  and  Justice  have  prevailed, 
and  when  that  glorious  day  dawns  are 
we  to  have  no  part  In  it?  Do  not  say 
to  yourself,  sny  one  of  you,  that  one 
vote  will  not  matter.  It  Is  Just  that 
one— yours— that  may  save  Canada 
from  shame. 

Across  those  thousands  of  miles  of 
land  and  sea  our  splendid  men  are 
pleading  with  us  to  help  them,  and  If 
we  fail  them  In  this  crisis,  how  are 
we  to  explain  our  action  when  they 
return  to  us? 

LILLADAY 

(President     Great-War      Next-of-KlU 

Association.) 

"O  Canada!  We  stand  on  guard  for 
thee." 

1  am  going  to  support  the  Union 
Government  in  order  that  our  hoys  at 
the  front  may  be  given  a  "fighting 
chance."  those  who  have  come  back,  to 
us .  a  "square  deal."  and  their  wives 
and  families  "the  best  yet." 

The  Union  Government  Is  pledged  to 
tola 

N.  LAUNDY 

("Selllndge"  Oak  Bay) 
Being  one  of  the  mothers  whose  two 
sons,  were  proud  to  volunteer  for 
Overseas  8«rvlc«  in  August,  1114,  and 
who  are  still  spared  through  God's 
mercy  with  that  little  remnant  of  our 
First  Contingent,  fighting  tor  their 
King  and  Country,  I  feel  convinced 
that  Canada  will  not  fall  them  In  their 
hoar  of  need,  and  that  loyal  Victoria 
will  support  lair. 

("Pentrelew,"  Victoria.  President 
Local  Council  of  Women.) 
Became  Britain  and  fear  Allies  are 
fighting  an  enemy  whose  barbarity 
and  lack  of  honor  made  it  impoesibie 
to  treat  with  her  untu  she  is  defeated, 
the  Union  Government  has 
to  send  supplies  of  all 
to  oar  people  at  the  seat  of 


who  win  brook  no  delay,  but 
Is  out  to  whs  the  war. 

Even  on  •elfish  grounds.  If  the  Al- 
lllea  are  beaten,  what  better  war  In- 
demnity to  Germany  than  this  fair 
Dominion,  and  we  know  It  Is  coveted 
by  tho  Hun.  How  would  Canadian 
women,  who  delight  In  freedom,  like 
the  iron  net  dominating  their  homes, 
their  persona,  their  lives?  Think  weU 
before  you  listen  to  those  who  coun- 
sel delay.  Let  us  then  be  up  and  do- 
ing, and  show  we  are  worthy  of  our 
men  folk  at  the  front.  Let  us  work 
for  them  as  We  never  worked  before, 
and  If  they  have  fallen  on  the  field  of 
honor,  do  they  not  call  to  us  to  do 
our  duty  now. 

KATE  PALMER     ' 
President    Women's  Auxiliary  to    the 

Great  War  Veterans'  Association. 

I  am  thinking  tonight  of  the  "Old 
Time  Christmas";  when  our  boys 
came  home,  dragging  behind  them 
huge  Christmas  trees,  with  the  re- 
quest. "Can't  we  have  a  Christmas 
tree.  Mother?"  and  the  preparations 
which  we  eo  much  enjoyed,  little 
dreaming  what  was  in  store  for  those 
dear  lads;  many  of  whom  have  left 
their  homes  and  native  land  to  fight 
and  die  for  all  they  held  dear. 

Don't  you  remember,  mothers,  of 
brave  sons,  the  whispered  conversa- 
tions over  "eurprlsee"  for  other  mem- 
bers of  the  family?  There  was  al- 
ways a  corner  In  the  cupboard,  which 
each  one  had  pledged  themselves 
never  to  Investigate;  memories;  yes. 
sacred  ones';  how  many  fathers  and 
mothers,  I  wonder,  would  give  all 
they  possess  Just  to  have  the  "Old 
Time  Christmas"  once  again. 


♦  ' 


How  To  Mark  a  Ballot 

i.  Be  sure  to  use  only  pencil  provided  in  booth  and  attached  to  a  string;  no 
other  will  answer.     If  indelible  or  colored  pencil  be  used  it'wiH  invalidate  ballot. 

2.  No  mark  must  be  on  the  ballot  other  than  the  plain  X  placed  absolutely 
within  space  provided.  If  any  other  mark  of  any  kind  be  on  it,  it  will  be  thrown 
out;  or  if  in  marking,  a  hole  should  be  made  through  the  paper. 

3.  If  a  ballot  should  be  accidentally  spoiled,  take  it  to  the  Deputy  Returning 
Officer  and  demand  a  new  one. 

4.  If  in  doubt,  on  any  point,  ask  Deputy  Returning  Officer. 

5.  vlf,  even  on  election  day,  you  come  to  the  polls  and  find  your  name  not  on 
the  list,  go  to  the  Enumerator,  who  will  be  present,  and  demand  your  right  to  vote. 
If  satisfied,  he  will  give  certificate,  which  is  to  be  taken  to  the  Returning  Officer. 


should 

what  aort  of  men  are  tfeay  who  would 
stay  and  risk  such  a  fate  for  their 


T 


But  this  terrible  war  which  is  now   k  h«»P.  *»«  **  once,  and   this  can   be 


that  honorable  pride  be  quenched  by 
our  failure  to  maintain  the  work  so 
nobly  undertaken? 

The  Union  Government — and  no 
other  party — Is  pledged  to  provide  the 
immediate  assistance  which  out  sol- 
diers need  and  have  the  right  to  de- 
mand. To  refuse  that  help  now  would 
be  to  ehow  ourselves  unworthy  of  our 
forefathers  and  of  the  great  nation; 
the  foundations  of  which  they  laid. 

MARY  E.  FLEMING 
(Convener  Workroom,  Headquarters 
Red  Cross.) 
The  other  night  at  a  public  meeting 
I  saw  the  saddest  sight  that  I  ever 
wish  to  see;  a  row  of  native  born 
boys  who  should  have  been  fighting, 
applauding  <then  who  told  them  that  it 
was  not  their  business  to  go  to  the 
help  of  our  men  at  the  front;  also  that 
there  was  no  such  thing  as  patriotism. 
Why  did  these  boys  clap  so  hard? 
Were  they  trying  to  still  the  voice  of 
conscience,  or,  did  they  really  believe 
what  they  were  told?-  As  I  watched 
them  one  thought  came  to  my  mind: 
Are  their  mothers  proud  of  them?  No, 
I  am  sure  they  are  not  Sometimes  In 
the  quietness  of  the  night  do  they  not 
feel  that  they  are  missing  something? 
Can  they  look  In  the  face  of  one  who 
has  given  all  and  not  feel  ashamed? 
WlU  they  ever  feel  the  pride  and 
glory  that  I  had  that  day  seen  on  a 
woman's  face — a  mother  who  had  suf- 
fered— but  who  was  proud  of  the  fact 
that  her  only  son  was  fighting  for  his 
country,  and  who.  while  we  were 
working  together  ha<l  received  word 
that  he  had  won  honor  on  the  field  of 
battle?  I  thought  of  this  se  I  looked 
at  those  boys,  and  wondered:  Are 
their  mothers  proud  of  them? 

MABEL  BELSON 
I  shall  vote  for  the  Union  Govern- 
ment for  three  reasons: 

First,  because  it  la  pledged  to  "Win 
the  War"  policy. 

Secondly,  because  it  will  Immed- 
iately send  the  much  needed  rein- 
forcements to  our  men  fighting  in 
France. 

Thirdly,  because  It  would  be  a  last- 
ing disgrace  to  Canada  if  she  did  not 
keep  faith  with  the  m«n  at  the  front, 
many  of  whom  have  given  their  lives 
In  the  fight  for  honor  and  freedom, 
by  helping,  with  every  means  In  her 
power,  to  win  this  righteous  war. 

FLORENCE  HICKMAN 
Admirals'  Road. 
My  reason  for  supporting  the  Union 
Government  Is  that  I  want  to  get  on 
with  the  war.  As  wife  and  mother  of 
soldiers  serving  overseas,  I  am  for 
conscription. 

Voluntary     recruiting     has     failed, 
therefore  let  us  conscript  men,  money 
and  everything  necessary  to  win  the 
war  and  bring  our  men  back. 
VIOLET  E.  C  COOKSON 
Convener,  Field  Comforts 
Vote  for  Dr.  Tolmie  and  his  "Wln- 
the-Wer"  policy.    His  name  spells  the 
downfall  of  our  enemies. 

T  o 

O  verthrow 

>      L  ylng 

M  urderers 

1  i  m 


waging  has  taken  such  toll  of  the 
lives  of  our  dearest  and  best,  that 
nothing  will  ever  seem  quite  the 
same  again.  They  are  at  rest;  It  is 
of  the  living  we  must  now  speak  and 
how  best  to  help  them.  Surely  we 
can  do  no  better  than  by  sending  aid 
to  succor  them. 

It  seems  to  me  that  help  Is  needed, 
and  quickly;  and  if  we  fail  to  do  our 
utmost,  to  put  forth  every  effort  that 
we  are  capable  of,  to  send  reinforce- 
ments to  those  men  who  are  living 
through  such  terrible  conditions,  the 
like  of  which  we  cannot  even  dream, 
then  we  are  not  worthy  of  those  dear 
lade  who  have  so  nobly  laid  down 
their  lives  for  us;  would  they  have 
deserted  their  comrades?  No;  a 
thousand  times  NO; 

"Theirs  not 'to  reason  why. 
Theirs  but  to  do  and  die." 

I  appeal  to  every  mother  and  fa- 
ther in  Victoria  not  to  desert  those 
noble  men  who  are  now  fighting  out 
there  on  those  awful  battlefields  of 
Europe;  «I  appeal  to  you  In  the  name 
of  our  beloved  dead;  to  send  help  to 
the  living;  for  we  know  that  Victory 
must  first  come,  then  Peace. 

Some  talk  of  tho  Glories  of  War; 
but  ws  mothers  who  watched  our 
boys  as  they  inarched  through  our 
streets,  with  a  firm  and  steady  tread, 
and  strained  our  eyes  to  catch  a  last 
glimpse  of  our  loved  ones,  we  do  not 
see  the  glories  of  war;  but,  thank 
God,  our  boys  went;  there  wae  no 
shirking,  when  the  call  came,  that  the 
Motherland  needed  them;  they  were 
ready;  but  many  of  those  boys  would 
be  living  today,  if  the  fire  of  true 
patriotism  had  but  glimmered  In  the 
breasts  of  their  comrades  in  the  days 
before  the  war;  and  shall  their  labors 
and  sacrifices  be  in  vain?  Let  us  see 
to  1|  that  the  news  that  will  be  flashed 
over  the  wires  next  week  will  be  good 
news;  to  those  men  In  the  trenches  it 
means  much;  and  let  us  pray  that 
this  terrible-  war  may  s oon  cease,  your 
loved  ones  return  to  you,  and  Peace 
and  Goodwill  reign  on  earth  once 
again. 

WOMEN  OF  CANADA 
Down   through   the  ages   our   shame 

will  go. 
If  we  fail  In  our  duty  tomorrow. 
To  send  courage  and  succor  far  over 

the  seas 
To  father,   son.  husband  or  brother. 


I  believe  the  Union  Government 
will  send  reinforcements  now. 

I  believe  the  Union  Government 
will  attack  the  food  problem  now, 
and  therefore,  I  am  ready  to  sweep 
aside  all  suspicion  of  party  politics, 
and  work  as  a  unit  for  the  "righteous 
and  abiding  peace,"  which  alone  can 
come  by  further  service  and  sacrifice. 

ROSE  nTZ-HERBERT  BULLEN 

(Vice-President    Red    Croes    Society, 

#24  Esquimau  Road) 

Do  we  want  peace? 

Do  we  want  those  who  are  fight- 
ing for  ua  to  have  a  chance  of  re- 
turning? Are  they  to  be  left  with- 
out help?     No,  we  must  send  them 


heat  to  fatal  his  pit  stestlan    press- 


Literature 
tehooL) 

of  today    and 
wtn  glery  to     the    part 
trv  slaved  In  August  lilt 


Shall 


ALICE  THOMSON 

t's   Institute. 

How  are 

to  nee  your  vote;  tho  vote  pur- 

f  or  you  by  the  eunVrtnga  of 


not  strata  every  nerve  to 
at  ttw  front,  and 
i?.   Think  of 
tend  of  the 


Canada's  fate  Is  put  in  our  hands. 

What  will  the  outcome  be? 

Shall    we    help     Britannia    rule    the 

wave? 
Or  be  vassals  of  Germany? 

— A.  L.  Tye.  Douglas  Street. 
ROSANNA  TODD 
(A    Pioneer    Great    Grandmother  of 
B.  C.) 

Why  I  vote  to  win  the  war? 

Because  I  believe  we  are  fighting 
with  the  captains  of  our  salvation  on 
the  side  of  humanity,  against  all  tha 
crimes  of  which  the  Germans  have 
shown  themselves  masters. 
ANNE  L.  GORDON 
(1326  Woodlands  Road) 

The  time  has  come  when  all  party 
selfishness  should  be  laid  aside,  and 
all  cltlaens  of  the  State  join  In  mak- 
ing the  most  of  what  we  have.  In 
Increasing  production,  and  In  dealing 
out  an  even  Justice  to  all. 

A  Union  Government,  genuinely  de- 
voted to  Canada's  Interests,  should 
solve  many  of  our  difficult  problems, 
and  be  able  to  shake  loose  that  hold 
which  the  so-called  'big  Interests" 
have  always  had  on  both  political 
parties. 

In  view  of  the  pressing  need  for 
vastly  Increased  production,  the  Union 
candidate  for  Victoria,  Dr.  Tolmie, 
seems  eminently  fitted  for  a  place  in 
the  Union  Government,  as  by  train- 
ing and  experience  he  has  the  sub- 
ject of  production  well  In  hand,  and 
has  worked  successfully  under  both 
parties,  gaining  the  larger  grasp  of 
public  matters,  which  ho  has  also 
been  able  to  work  out  practically  in 
his  own  home  farm. 

No  sane  person  can  expect  that  a 
separate  peace  could  ho  arranged  for 
Canada;  she  must  stand  or  fall  with 
the  civilisation  of  "»m ope.  and  the 
United  States  of  America,  and  the 
sooner  all  Canada  Is  at  work  sys- 
tematically to  aid  fat  the  world  war 
to  Its  utmost,  tho  sooner  will  eome 
the  peace  dartre  d  by  all.  A  genuine 
Union  Government,  honestly  and  ably 
administered,  should  achieve  ten-fold 
snore  than  a  artisan  government. 


done  dnly  by  voting  for  the  Union 
Government.  This  is  our  only  hope 
of  gaining  the  long  looked  for  peace. 

BERTHA  P.  ANDREWS 

(1MB  Pandora  Avenue) 

I  believe  we  should  heed  the  cry 
of  our  boys  in  the  trenches  to  send 
them- help  at  once. 

I  believe  the  principles  for  which 
Canada  is  fighting  are  just  and 
righteous.  I  have  the  blood  of  Loy- 
alist ancestors  In  my  veins,  and  I 
want  to  see  British  Ideals  control  the 
destinies  of  our  Dominion,  so  I  urge 
the  women  of  Victoria  to  vote  for  Dr. 
Tolmie. 

,    .         ACNES  S.  BECKWITH 
(President  of  Y.W.C.A) 

Let  every  woman,  who  haa  a  vote, 
understand  that  she  need  not  consider 
which  great  political  party  Is'  the 
best;  but  only,  whether  or  not  ehe 
will  support  a  Union  Government  that 
is  pledged  to  send  reinforcements  to 
the  front.  * 

If  ehe  wishes  relief  to  be  sent  to- 
her  soldier  boy  now,  she  must  vote 
for  the  Union  candidate. 

GEORGINA  SEYMOUR  KENT 

You  want  peace?  The  only  way 
to  get  It  is  to  let  Germany  know  she 
haa  to  retreat  within  her  own  bor- 
ders, and  make  restitution  to  Belgium 
and  Serbia,  and  unless  the  Allies 
make  It  clear  to  her  that  they  are 
In  accord,  she  will  acclaim  .herself 
conqueror. 

The  quickest  way  and  the  best  way 
Is  to  support  the  men  who  are  out. 
there  holding  the  thin  red  line,  and 
support  the  ticket  that  will  make  It 
possible  for  those  men  to  finish  their 
job.  No  slacking,  no  failing  now,  Just 
a  tightening  up  of  resolves. 

MATILDA  H.  APPLEBY 
(616  Linden  Avenue) 

Because  it  is  a  splendid  opportunity 
for  the  women  of  Canada  to. show 
their  gratitude  and  loyalty  to  the  men 
who  voluntarily  have  fought  or  are 
still  fighting  for  us,  and  to  the  memory 
of  our  dear  ones  who  so  nobly  and 
willingly  have  made  the  supreme  sac- 
rifice In  the  cause  of  liberty,  Justice 
and  honor.  • 

ANNIE  AMELIA  BENNET 

As  a  loyal  British  woman,  a  true  wife 
of  a  soldier  overseas,  and  mother  of  a 
son  and  small  daughter,  I  would  like 
to  say  a  few  words  In  support  of  our 
splendid  men  overseas,  and  those  who 
are  trench -weary  and  heartsick  with 
loss  of  sleep  and,  we  are  told  from 
reliable  sources,  either  insane  on  going 
on  the  verge  of  insanity.  Why? 
Simply  because  some  men  able  to  go 
and  do  their  bit,  and.  Incidentally, 
their  duty  to  their  country,  are  not 
willing,  afraid  of  the  discomforts  of 
life,  and  the  danger. 

(How  about  the  wives  and  mothers 
left  behind,  who  for  patriotism  and 
country  and  King  willingly  let  their 
husbands  go?  Don't  they  (with  thejr 
husbands)  nobly  bear  discomforts  and 
anxieties  (as  only  a  wife  and  mother 

can)? 

My  husband  left  the  town  of  Los 
Banos,  In  the  San  Joaquin  Valley, 
California,  three  months  ago,  and  the 
folks  there  who  had  known  him  well, 
and  fully  appreciated  us,  were  aston- 
ished at  him  leaving  a  good  position  of 
foreman  carpenter  and  $6.76  a  day  for 
voluntary  enlistment  with  the  Cana- 
dian Engineer*  To  me,  his  wife,  they 
remarked,  "He  Is  surely  craxyP  I  re- 
plied. "Oh  no,  he  Is  not;  nor  am  I— 
simply  doing  out  bit  to  win  this  terri- 
ble war,  and  now  he  and  I  are  going 
to  Victoria,  B.C.,  to  a  place  where  they 
all  do  their  bit,  one  way  or  another, 
and  I  freely  admit  I  am  grieved  and 
disappointed  to  find  all  do  not  do  their 
bit,  even  when  able  to  do  so. 

I  conclude  with  a  verse  that  I  spe- 
cially composed  for  my  husband's  de- 
parture: 

Life's  a  long  lane   with  many   sharp 

turnings; 
Losses  and   crosses,   and   many  heart 

yearnings; 
But  If   we   do  right,   to   our  earthly 

renown. 
Our  losses   will   fade:    we  shell  then 

wear  the  crown. 

ALICE  POOLEY 
-A  Voter" 
I  uowslflaT  it  esesotlsl  that  the  woman 
of  Canada  should  support  the  Ualon 
Govsrasaaat.  for  the  following  rossnnsi 
We  enanet  assert  the  saea  at  the  front; 
Ualse  Qu  1  ara-ewt  steads  for  immediate 
maieissmenfs,  sad  a  referendum  weedd 
delay  tale.     Never  1st  It  be  aald  that 


mlt  to  the.  Hun  kultur?  We  are  net 
shirkers.  Then,  I  say.  mark  your  ballot 
with  a  large  X  opposite  the  name  of 
the  Unionist  candidate  and  Insure  Im- 
mediate  help.. 

SARAH  F.  GRIME 

Convener  St  John's  Women's  Ambu- 
lance Classes 
As  a  representative  of  the  8L  John's 
Ambulance  Association,  Victoria  Centre, 
and  convener  of  the  Women's  Ambu- 
lance Classes,  I  would  like  to  voice  my 
earnest  hope  that  all  women  who 
realise  the  present  crisis  (as  we  do 
who  have  been  associated  "with  emer- 
gency work  since  August  4,  1»14)  will 
keep  a  stout  hesrt  to  the  end.  4n 
our  branch  of  work  we  were  "pre- 
paring" years  before  the  call  came  for 
National  Service.  About  1,300  of  our 
women  and  girls  have  enlisted  for 
otrr  -exammattons  and  passed  them 
successfully ;  already  many  have  gone 
overseas,  and  others  are  now  called.  To 
all  of  those  with  voting  powers  I  would 
commend  Dr.  Tolmie  and  the  Wln-the- 
War  movement. 

EDITH  M.  SMITH 
(President  University  Women's  Club) 
Women  voters  In  the  coming  elec- 
tion are  fortunate  In  having,  not  a 
party  Issue  but  a  clear-cut  national 
issue— conscription  immediately  or 
not — upon  which  to  cast  their  first 
votes.  If  the  heroic  sacrifices  of  our 
men  are  not  to  be  In  vain,  reinforce- 
ments must  be  eent  and  at*pnce.  In 
such  a  national  crisis,  loyal  Canadians 
must  forget  trivial  differences  of 
party  polities  and  support  the  Union 
Government,  because  It  Is  a  Union 
Government  and  Is  pledged  to  "win 
the  war"  by  the  Immediate  conscrip- 
tion of  men. 

ELINBERG  SIVERTZ 
I  have  three  boys  serving  with  the 
color*  for  the  cause  which  they  be- 
lieved to  be  right  I  send  the  last 
letter  received  from  one  of  them.  The 
other  wrote  recently  that  those  who 
titlll  failed  to  rally  must  be  either  ig- 
norant or  cowards.  My  boys  were 
never  fighters,  nor  did  they  look  upon 
war  as  a  sport.  They  held  good  posi- 
tions, but  went  because  It* was  the 
only  way.  They  have  written  me 
since  that  the  pains  and  the  discomforts 
seam  to  go  towards  the  full  develop- 
ment of  that  national  and  Individual 
character  hitherto  only  half  moulded. 

I  therefore  desire"  to,  see  the  war 
pursued  to  a  conclusion  which  will  en- 
sure a  lasting  and  honorable  peace 
among  the  nations. 

The  letter 


distant  and  had  fared  badly  In 
fighting,  so  I  had  little  hope  of  meeting 
my  brother  and  chums  for  eome  days. 
This  was  my  thought  when,  suddenly. 
I  saw  Henry  marching  down  toward 
me,  entirely  Ignorant  of  my  presence. 
He  was  on  a  course  at  this  village  and 
was  on  his  way  to  parade,  it  wae  a 
very  happy  meeting,  to  say  the  least, 
and  each  of  us  was  surprised  at  how 
the  other  had  grown  or  changed.  We 
are  of  equal  weight  and  sis*,  and  Henry 
looks  hard  as  nails.  I  can't  say  that 
he  Is  poorer  In  any  way  for  the  months 
he  has  spent  here  He  was  smoking  a 
blackened,  strong  pipe  filled  with  some 
horrible  black  plug— the  kind  the  West- 
ern "timber-beast"  smokes. 

That  evening  we  walked  to  a  nearby 
village.  In  which  we  spent  such  happy 
days  last  Winter.  We  visited  our 
favorite  Estamlnet.  Madame  simply  wel- 
comed me  with  open  arms,  and  was  so 
genuinely  pleased  that  I  wae  greatly 
moved  by  my  reception.  But  the  kid- 
dles. Alphonse  and  Roger,  were  the 
best;  they  remembered  me:  end,  with 
their  little  arms  around  my  neck,  rained 
their  baby  kisses  on  my  face.  I  tell 
you  It  Is  good  to  meet  such  people:  but 
then  such  Is  my  good  fortune  that  X 
do  not  wonder  at  what  happens.  I  only 
accept  the  existing  conditions  as  beat 
I  can,  trying  to  live  the  doctrine  that 
"the  whole  world  Is  my  home  and 
especially  that  part  of  It  In  whloh  my 
duty  lies." 

80.  I  have  written  myself  onto  the 
third  page,  unnecessarily.  (Poor  Mr. 
Censor  I)  But  you  know  that  we  bro- 
tllers  are  together  again  and  far  from 
being  in  low  spirits  at  the  prospect  of 
a  oomlng  Winter:  and  that  is,  after  all, 
the  principal   thing 

These  parcels  of  Edgeworth  which 
you  mention  In  your  letters  have  failed 
to  reach  me,  end,  apparently,  a  number 
of  my  letters  have  not  reached  you. 
Probably  they  will  turn  up. 
Your  loving  son, 

OUS. 

M.  A.  PEMBERTON 
("Mount  Joy,"  Foul  Bay  Road) 

We  women  of  the  Unkmlet  cause 
have  been  asked  to  aire  our  reasons 
for  wanting  to  continue  the  fight  to 
win  the  war. 

There  is  only  one  reason:  "To  flgut 
for  the  Right"  end  never  to  cease 
fighting  untU  right  Is  triumphant; 
until  we  have  made  it  forever  Impos- 
sible that  our  children  and  their  chil- 
dren after  them  should  havs  to  suffer 
what  we  have  suffered.  .  Our  men 
went  out  willingly  and  gladly  right  at 
the  first  Thank  God  for  that!  But 
they  must  be  supported;     they  mu 


Once  again  It  is  coming  for  Winter,  '  have  help  and.rest  to  heal,  wounds  and 


ONE  OF  TWO  SOLDIER  SONS 


Ws  are  so  far  from  the  scene  of  war 
that  I  do  net  think  we  realise  how 
terrible  it  may  yet  become  for  us  and 
our  children,  As  yet  we  feel  no  stress 
or  strata;  we  are  at  peace  here;  we 
have  plenty  of  food;  we  are  not  com- 
ing in  contact  with  sights  and  sounds 
of  war  as  they  are  in  England;  par- 
haps  ws  none  of  us  realise  how  near 
it  may  ha, 

In  one  of  the  Inst  English  Illustrated 
papers  Is  a  picture  of  Belgian  women 
who  have  ifm  deported  to  Germany 
pulling  a  full  loaded  hay  wagon:  yoked 
In  twos  to  ropes,  twenty  or  eo  of  them 
are  pulling  It  All  the  horses  are  at 
the  front;  a  German  guard,  armed, 
marches  beside  them;  others  lot}  on 
the  ground  and  laugh  and  jeer  at  the 
poor  struggling  creatures.  The  scene 
has  been  drawn  from  a  description 
found  In  a  German  soldier's  diary.  All 
sorts  and  conditions  of  women  are 
there,  young  and  old,  strong  and  piti- 
fully weak,  and  the  soldier  says  In  his 
diary  that  the  soldiers  have  orders  to 
"shoot  when  necessary."  What  sort 
of  a  picture  Is  that? 

Women  have  power  now.  Let  us 
see  that  wa  use  it  well  .  Women  were 
made  to  give.  vWe  must  keep  on  giv- 
ing of  our  best  until  this  brutality  is 
Impossible  In  a  civilised  world;  that 
Is  our  part  la  this  war.  We  would 
rather  go  out  and  Aght  than  let  our 
men  folk  go,  hut  that  we  cannot  do. 
We  have  our  part  to  play.  Let  us  not 
shirk,  but  do  our  part  cheerfully  and 
with  a  smile. 

This  is  a  war  between  good  and  evil, 
between  Christ  and  the  Devil.  On 
whose  slds  are  you? 

BEATRICE  M.  HASELL 

Are  you  going  to  leave  your  dead  ta 
pledge?  Are  you  going  to  leave  your 
wounded  unoomfoftedf  Are  you  going 
to  falsely  reckon  your  chances  of  per* 
eonal  security  and  prosperity  against 
Canada's  "Roll  of  Honor"  and  against 
the  honor  of  Cusdaf  Are  you  going  to 
discount  the  single-minded  devotion  of 
countless  patriots  who,  la  all  ranks  of 
naval,  military,  civil  and  voluntary  ser- 
vice, are  helping  to  win  this  war?  Do 
you  hope  to  escape  the  call  to  answer 
the  age-old  question,  "Choose  you  this 
day  whom  ye  will  serve:  Life  and 
Good,  or  Death  and  Evlir*  Do  you 
realise  that  national  life,  liberty  and 
duty  are  in  the  holenco  against ;  na- 
tional shame  and  servitude? 

The  wives  and  mothers  and  sisters 
of  fighting  men  will  answer  these 
questions  tomorrow,  and  will  remem- 
ber that 

(1)  It  Is  their  duty  to  use  their  vot- 
ing privilege; 

(I)  That  It  Is  their  duty  to  cast  their 
vote  ta  favor  of  the  Wln-the-War  can- 
didate, Dr.  Tolmie,  who  Is  pledged  to 
maintain  the  nation's  honor; 

(J)  That  a  vote  not  eaet  means  In- 
difference, which  Is  the  "first  finger- 
post on  the  "Road  of  Loot  Causes*'; 

(4)  That    this    is    the    message   the 
women  of  British  Columbia  must  send 
to  the  trenebes: 
"O  Captains  unforgot,  we  cry- 
Come  you  egaln,  or  eome  no  more; 
Across  the  world  you  keep  our  pride. 
Across  the  world  we  keep  your  score.'* 

F.  M  COLBOURNE 

(Serbian  Unit  Scottish  Women's 
Hospital) 

Why  I  vote  for  a  Union  Government: 

Because  I  have  seen  much  of  the 
barbarities  of  the  Huns  in  other  lands, 
and  realise  that  In  order  to  crush  the 
German  monster  we  most  maintain  our 
armies  at  full  strength. 

I  would  therefore,  support  a  Govern- 
ment pledged  .  to  do  so. 

Furthermore,  after  the  splendid  way 
ta  which  Canada  has  already  dis- 
tinguished herself  In  this  war.  It  would 
be  humiliating  and  contemptible  to 'back 
out  now,  which  appears  likely  to  be- the 
case  If  the  Laurier  party  should  eome 
into  power. 

MRS.  W.  A  SADDLER 
(Wife  of  Returned  Soldier) 
X  hope  to  see  the  women  do  honor  to 
the  boys  ta  the  trenches  on  Monday, 
the  17th,  and  gtvs  them  the  only  kind 
of  hand-shake  which  la  possible  Just 
new  to  shew  them  how  we  appreciate 
what  they  hare  done  by  voting  for  the 
Union  candidate  and  the  conscription 
which  is  to  send  help  teytfur  men.  We 
must  1st  them  see  that  we  have  not 
forgotten  them.  We  have  eent  com- 
forts; now  we  will  send  men  and  sua*, 
sad  keep  the  good  name  sad  fame  of 
flsasfs   until  victory  osmse. 

GERTRUDE  ALLISON 
(The  Mother  of  Three  Fighting  Men) 
Dear  women,  the  beloved  of  our 
fighting  men.  remember  how  they 
aaed  us  now,  to  "stand  by**  and  send 
them  help  to  "carry  on"!  Delay  Is 
defeat!  Delay  Is  betrayal!  Canada 
Is  entered  for  the  finish/  and  mast 
not  falter!  Hlnk  all  party  feeling. 
bow.  Vote  for  the  Union  Govern- 
ment pledged  to  send  Immediate 
help.  Without  It  oar  men  mast  fall. 
What  them  will  come  to  us?  Not  only 
their  contempt,  ha  well  assured.  To 
wait  for  volunteers  Is  fallacy.  Dear 
women,  there  novar  was  such  an  op- 
portunity for  ue  to  help!  Let  us 
Itl     Let  us  use  It! 


HENRY  GEORGE  SIVERTZ 


all    aglow    wl 


and  we  ere  preparing  to  play  our  parte 
In  the  Winter  campetan.  The  weather 
le  Idvely.  dry  and  sunny,  and  the  ye|- 
lowed  leaven  have  not  all  geae  from 
the  trees  end  shrubs.  Two  days  after 
we  left  the  base  we  marched  tote  a 
small  French  village.  He  ona 
lined   on  either   aide  with  great 

Uh  the  soettow  resent  of 
leaved.  In  the  park  of 
aa  eta  ehatese  we  halted,  sat  oa  ear 
peeks  and  waited  to  be  essssjasa  to  essr 
varteas  bOteta.  It  was  sae  of  theee 
rare  early  Wtater  affssssa.  t 
live  things  try  to 
to  stm  i  Us  stent  to 
tor  end  the  eeM.  My 
of  s 
after  the 

Wsj  of   say   aaed    1 
withal,   ea 


How  are  they  t£ 

others  continue  to  go  to 

fit  to 


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aatrilma    death 


hi  the 


Plght  tor  grandee*,  wtu  i:ri»« 
up.  tor  en  tune,  the  MvhM  read  to  tfaevea. 
Otogsaatae  ir.» 


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fvlatof    to   ea    latent 


.    Mttl*    Allege*? 
«hs  grant  ArthK-PatrVat. 


astSlers  In 


The  King's  Mghnajr  Is  dark  and  cold. 
Bat  Britain's  eons  with  torches  held. 
Light,  one  by  one.  the  lamps  of  gold. 
toad  to  liberty. 


behind, 


We  travellers  groptag 
Lit  by 


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THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA.  B.C.,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  i6.  1017. 

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omen  and  Events 


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By  N .  de  Beitrand 
_—  Lugrin  — 


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TO  THE  WOMEN  OF  VICTORIA 


•THE  greatest  events  In  history  arc  those 
*  which  come  about  not  as  a  direct  result  of 
mankind*  pre-arranged  plan  and  effort,  but 
rather  they  »n  an  outcome  of  the  gradual 
evolving  and  the  working  of  certain  prin- 
ciples, which  are  underlying  all  civilization, 
the  ultimate  consequences  of  which  arc  aa 
impossible  to  stem  or  to  change  as  it  is  to 
turn  the  tides  in  their  courses. 

It  would  seem  in  the  tight  of  history,  when 
we  can  f«  «  the  proper  perspective,  a*  if 
Providence  is  working  out  some  great  scheme, 
the  end  of  which  we  cannot  see,  but  which 
means  the  utilizing  of  mankind's  beat  efforts 
toward  the  gradual  establishment  of  con* 
stent  I  y  improving  conditions.  Modem  de- 
mocracy itself,  though  it  came  about  as  a 
result  of  the  Protestant  Reformation,  was  not 
anticipated  In  those  early  days.  "Martin 
Luther  and  Calvin  knew  nothing  of  popular 
sovereignty,  of  liberty,  of  equality,  of  in- 
dividual might.''  But  today— Vox  populi, 
vox  Dei,  there  is  no  longer  a  "Divinity  that 
doth  hedge  a  king"  and  "All  thai  are  bom 
and  remain  free  and  equal  in  privilege." 

As  a  result  of  modem  democracy,  which  is 
the  only  form  of  government  consistent  with 
enlightenment  and  progress,  woman's  suf- 
frage is  becoming  an  almost  universal  law. 
It  has  reached  its  present  stage,  not  because 
but  rather  in  spite  of,  the  militant  methods 
employed.  It  comes  because  it  is  an  essential 
part  of  the  world's  progress,  and  as  such,  if 
wc  are  to  believe  in  that  progress,  inevitable. 
Conditions  have  reached  a  stage,  where  it  is 
necessary  that  our  voices  should  be  heard, 
the  strength  of  our  wills  felt,  in  order  that 
nOwBTiccmcnc  may  cunttnvc* 

For,  in  spite  of  the  fact  that  the  world  is 
plunged  In  the  most  terrible  war  of  the  cen- 
turies; in  spite  of  the  fact  of  daily,  hourly 
tragedy,  it  is  possible  for  us  to  see  a  way  that 
boundless  good  may  come  out  of  present 
evil.  The  hours  of  our  greatest  tribulations 
bring  us  closest  to  the  Divine,  and  "all 
things  work  together  for  good  to  those  that 
love  God." 

But— is  it  too  much  to  say  it? — The  result 
of  whether  or  not  the  world  emerges  purified 
and  triumphant  from  the  fiery  furnace  of  her 
trial  today,  depends  upon  the  amount  of 
responsibility  which  the  women  are  willing 
to  assume;  the  weight  of  the  burden  they 
enable  themselves  to  bear;  the  extent  of  the 
sacrifice  they  will  voluntarily  make. 

Woman  is  face  to  face  just  now  with  a 
parting,  of  the  ways.     The  coming  century ' 
will  be  the  woman's  century  if  she  is  willing 
to  take  her  place.     Is  she  willing?     Is  she 
ready? 

One  of  the  registrars  who  went  about  from 
house  to  house  taking  the  names  of  the  voters 
ii  few  days  ago,  for  the  coming  election,  said 
he  had  called  at  dozens  of  houses  on  a  par- 
ticular day,  and  was  astonished  to  find  many 
women  who  had  very  little  idea  of  what  the 
Unionists  were  standing  for,  and  many  others 
who  said  they  would  not  bother  voting  any- 

Such  an  attitude*  of  lassitude,  of  indiffer- 
ence. Is  entirely  wrong.'  The  woman  who  will 
not  interest  herself  in  her  country's  political 
affairs  today  ought  to  be  ashamed  to  confess 
the  fact.  What  Is  the  use  of  the  women's 
vote,  if  a  large  percentage  of  the  women  will 
.  not  use  it?  "The  form  of  government  availcth 
nothing  if  the  spirit  be  lacking. " 
t .  We  have  been  given  the  right  to  vote- 
some  of  us — would  it  were  all  of  us-^because . 
"The  most  precious  principles  which  have 
been  evolved  by  the  long  struggle  which  has 
resulted  in  the  establishment  of  what  we 
know  as  modem  freedom"  are  menaced  by 
a  foe  Which  seeks  to  establish  a  curtailment 
of  human  liberty  and  an  overthrow  of  de- 
mocracy. 

It  is  for  the  principles  of  law  and  Justice 
and  equality  that  our  men  are  fighting  in 
France  and  Flanders;  for  these  principles 
they  have  sacrificed  their  lives;  therefore  ir 
Is  incumbent  upon  us  women  to  carry  on  the 
work  they  have  done  and  are  doing,  by  taking 
our  places  in  the  fighting  line  at  home. 

Unfortunately  there  is  'a  fighting  line  in 
Canada,  a  foe  within  our  gates,  a  menace  at 
home  that  threatens  our  national  existence. 
Many  of  us  realire-this  and  are  doing  our  best 
to  fight  against  it.  Many  of  us  have  not  yet- 
awakened  to  true  conditions,  and  many  of  us 
hwe  been  "misled  by  the  catchwords  and 
phrases  and  the  familiar  tags  that  litter  the 
battlefields  of  partisan  politics.  *v 

Then  for  the  sake  of  suffering  humanity 
and  in  the  name  of  God,  let  us  shake  off  our 
apathy,  our  blinding  prejudices,  and  rally  to 
the  country's  call  tomorrow.  We  are  not 
only  the  mothers  of  our  own  sons,  but  the 
mothers  of  the  nation,  the  mothers  of  the 
race.  That  Anglo-Saxon  race  has  been 
synonymous  since  its  birth  with  advance- 
ment and  enlightenment,  with  the  spread  of 
the  gospel  of  Christ.  The  great  issue  of  this 
war  will  be  whether  or  not  that  advancement 
is  to  continue.  Shall  the  women  of  Canada 
cast  a  vote  that  can  do  anything  to  hamper  or 
impede  that  progress) 

Our  country*  needs  every  woman  citizen 
to  do  her  part  tomorrow  as  she  needs  the  co- 
operation of  every  Canadian  man.  And  at 
this  time  of  doubt  and  stress,  when  each  one 
of*us  is  inspired  by  an  intense  desire  to  do 
right,  but  are  uncertain  which  way  to  go,  it 
is  essential  to  remember  the  teaching  of  St. 
Paul  that  "All  power  eometh  from  God."  and 
it  is  to  God  we  must  look  for  guidance  In  the 
exercising  of  that  power. 

Realizing  this,  and  that  woman's  position 
in  the  world  today  la  the  result  of  the  slow 
work  of  the  destining  centuries,  does  It  not 
impress  us  with  the  solemnity  of  our  immedi- 
ate duty?  Tomorrow  we  take  our  first  step 
under  the  new  order  of  things.  The  .woman's 
franchise  Is  "a  trust  from  God  for  the  nation. 
It  Involves  duties  as  well  aa  rights,  and  de- 
votion to  those  duties  is  the  measure  of 
patriotism.'* 


and  which  has  been  recently  issued,  are  to 
be  found  various  opinions  an  present  con- 
ditions In'  Canada  by  representative  Ca- 
nadians. The  editor  of  the  book  points  out 
that  we  are  emerging  from  the  adolescence 
of  past  years  into  the  full  manhood  of  national 
life,  and  that  the  test  of  national  greatness 
lies  in  the  witting  service  to  the  State  by  its 
citizens.  It  Is  for  us  to  And  out  how  best  we 
can  serve  this  country,  and  carry  on  the  work 
made  possible  by  the  heroism  and  the  sacri- 
fice of  Canada's  pons  upon  the  battle-fields 
In  France  and  Flanders.  Democracy,  though 
she  has  triumphantly  vindicated  herself  in 
the  crucial  test  of  war,  has  yet  to  prove  her 
power  to  survive,  as  the  ideal  of  human 
systems,  by  meeting  the  test  of  peace  and 
prosperity.  The  strength  of  the  State  and 
the  strength  of  Democracy  lies  in  the  service 
of  the  citizens. 

The  first  quotation  is  from  an  article  by 
Stephen  Leacock,  to  whom  Canadians  need 
no  introduction. 

."We  are  entering  upon  an  era  of  demo- 
cratic government.  The  British  Empire, 
whether  in  the  form  of  one  great  common- 
wealth or  as  a  group  of  allied  states,  is  ob- 
viously destined  for  democratic  rule.  It  is 
not  likely.  Indeed,  that  any  of  the  British 
people  will  wish  to  adopt  (he  actual  form  of  a 

republic The   future   lies   and   can  only 

lie  with  democracy.  The  time  is  therefore 
ripe,  at  the  opening  of  the  new  era  that  fol- 
lows the  war,  for  an  examination  of  the  prin- 
ciples of  democratic  government  and  a  review 
of  its  past  history The  change  from  auto- 
cratic rule  to  the  rule  of  the  people  was  eiewed 
by  many  as  a  jump  from  the  frying  pen  into 
the  Are.  Thomas  Carlyle,  Sir  Henry  Maine 
andfjg)  few  others  denounced  democracy  es_ 

doomed  to  failure The  rise  of  the  great 

trusts,  the  obvious  and  glaring  fact  of  the 
money  power,  the  shameless  luxury  of  the 
rich,  the  crude,  uncultivated  and  boorish 
mob  of  vulgar  men  and  overdressed  women 
that  masqueraded  as  high  society — the  sub- 
stitution — shall  we  say  of  the  saloon  for  the 
salon — all  this  seemed  to  many  an  honest  ob- 
server of  humble  place,  as  but  the  handwriting 
on  the  wall  that  foretold  the  coming  doom. 
....  Such  speculations  and  such  forebodings 
were  nowhere  mote  in  place  than  in  Canada. 
But — the  present  war  has  shown  forever 
and  ever  the  potential  horrors  that  accom- 
pany the  system  of  autocratic  monarchy,  of 
feudal  rule  and  dynastic  ambitions.  1 1  ought 
.  to  inspire  every  just  man  with  a  passion  to 
rid  the  world  of  every  vestige  of  personal 
monarchy  and  hereditary  rank  and  aristo- 
cratic privilege  that  still  encumbers  our  pro- 
gress. The  future  lies  with  democracy  or  it 
lies  nowhere." 

The  following  extract  is  from  an  article  by 
Clifford  Sifton :  "The  foundations  of  the  New 
Era  should  be  the  best  electorate  we  can  get. 
the  cleanest  elections  that  wc  can  get,  the 
best  constitutions  that  we  can  get,  and  the 
freest  political  thought  that  wc  can  get.  Let 
the  Dominion  Parliament  amend  the  crimi- 
nal code  by  making  it  a  criminal  offence  for 
any  company  holding  a  charter  under  either 
Dominion  or  Provincial  authority,  any  public 
contractor.  Dominion  or  Provincial,  or  any 
civil  servant  to  contribute  money  for  political 
purposes  or  so  reimburse  anyone  who  has  con- 
tributed. Make  it  a  similar  offence  for  anyone 
to  make  a  political  contribution  except  to  the 
•"legal  agent  of  a  candidate,  or  of  a  party  who 
shall  be  required  to  publish  full  particulars  of 
the  contribution." 

Sir  Clifford  Sifton  would  reform  the  Senate 
by  fixing  the  age  limit  not  higher  than  seven- 
ty-five years;  and  would  add  to  the  member- 
ship all  Lieutenant-Governors  of  Provinces, 
all  .  Dominion  Cabinet  Ministers  and  all 
Provincial  Premiers  who  desired  to  hold 
such  a  position  in  the  House.  He  thinks 
we  should  have  the  right  to  amend  our  own 
Constitution,  and  that  we  ought  not  to  be  in 
the  hands  of  the  Cojonial  Secretary  or  of  the 
'  Imperial  Parliament.    He  concludes: 

"Wc  have  much  to  Icam  from  other  and 
older  lands.  In  art,  literature  and  science,  in 
the  application  of  scientific  education  to  the 
Improvement  of  industry  and  agriculture  we 
are  yet  in  our  infancy.  We  have  the  greatest 
opportunity  of  the  ages.  It  is  not  successful 
nation-building  to  create  a  comfortable  end 
cultivated  class  while  the  masses  struggle  for 
*  the  bare  necessities  of  life,  under  conditions 
which  prohibit  moral  and  physical  develop- 
ment. Every  one  of  the  great  nations  has 
failed.  Of  all  perhaps  France  has  come  near- 
est to  success.  But  all  without  exception  have 
slums,  poverty  and  breeding  places  of  vice 
and  degeneration.  The  growth  of  a  proletariat 
goes  on.  It  is  regarded-  es  a  step  in  advance 
when  the  state  pensions  its  aged  citizens. 
Let  us  have  a  state  where  old  age  pensions 
and  charity  doles  are  not  necessary.  The 
Ideal  State  is  that  in  which  all  the  citizens 
without  exception;  have  the  opportunity  of 
living  e  sane,  clean  and  civilised  life.  To 
build  such  a  state  should  be  the  ambition  of 
Canada.1' 


sympathize  with  our  ideals  and  institutions.' 


In  place  of  the 
week  wc  will  give 
works  of  leading 
make  gam 
aa  they  do  the 
as  a  whole. 

In  a  book  of 


hieWiilisI  article  this 
quotations  from  the 
of  today.    They 


opinions  of  Canada 
the  above  is  the  title 


"The  national  heritage  of  the  Canadian, 
people."  writes  Frank  Dawson  Adams, 
"is  one  of  vast  extent  and  of  manifold  and 
varied  resources.  The  people  of  Canada  are. 
however,  just  emerging  from  the  condition  of 
pioneers  in  a  new  country,  to  whom  the 
national  wealth  of  forest,  stream  and  mine 
seem  boundless,  and  who  In  the  struggles  in- 
cident to  early  settlement  draw  upon  those 
gifts  with  but  little  thought  for  future  times. 
Canada — must  develop  and  at  the  same  time 
conserve  its  resources,  end  must  administer 
the  national  domain  with  the  same  initiative. 
care  and  ability  that  a  great  commercial  cor- 
poration conducts  its  affaire,  and  this  in  the 
interest  of  the  whole  people  end  not  of  the 
few. 

"When  the  war  Is  over  It  wig.  be  necessary 
to  consider  the  problem  of  naturalization,  and 
to  establish  more  rigid  control  over  immigra- 
tion." These  are  the  words  of  J.  &  WlfUaon. 
~f  do  not  beheve  that  the  wide  fertile  ateaa 
of  Canada  should  be  dosed  to  desirable  settlers 
from  any  country.  We  shall  need  population 
in  order  to  carry  the  burdens  of  the  war  and 
to  provide  artrquats  support  far  the  inathsm  rj> 
of  industry  and  transportation  which  we  have 
But  we  should  guard  the  franchise 
be  expected  to 


B.  E.  Walker,  m  his  splendid  article  on 
East  and  West,  points  out  that  ''Before  the 
war,  judged  by  many  standards  we  were  not  e 
nation.  Now  Canada  is  credited  with  the 
performance  of  great  actions,  both  on  the 
battle-line  and  at  home,  which  cause  her  to 
stand  before  the  world  stamped  unmistakably 
with  the  hall-mark  of  nationhood. " 


G.  Frank  Beer,  In  discussing  National 
Ideals  in  Industry  says  "The  time  has  come 
when  a  new  national  policy  should  find  its 
expression  ip  measures  designed  with  cere  to 
secure  a  truly  'national '  development  com- 
mensurate with  our  resources.  This  wilt  be 
found  possible  only  if  the  whole  structure  of 
production  and  distribution  is  subjected  to 
the  critical  business  analysis  now  adopted 
by  successful  individual  enterprises.  National 
industries,  private  enterprise  and  public  busi- 
ness are  affected  equally  by  maladministration 
and  incompetent  leadership." 


Neil  McNeil,  Archbishop  of  Toronto,  writ- 
ing on  National  Unity,  says  "The  most  ef- 
fective and  probably  the  easiest  way  to  meet 
sectarian  as  well  as  racial  difficulties  in  the 
national  life  is  to  develop  the  sense  of  public 

responsibility  In  the  people The  evil  to  be 

overcome  is  not  ignorance  in  the  people  but 
apathy.  The  love  of  self-government  for  its 
own  sake  apart  from  the  immediate  benefit 
it  confers,  is  not  a  strong  passion  in  any 
people.  It  is  stronger  in  a  small  nation  than 
in  one  with  a  latge  population. . . .  Hence  it  is 
of  vital  importance  to  Canada  that  the  sense 
of  public  responsibility  be  developed  now. .  .A 
vigilant  and  energetic  electorate  is  the  hope 
of  the  future. " 


"Men  and  women,"  says  Marjory  Mac- 
murchy.  "together  make  a  nation.  Nation- 
al questions,  such  as  child  welfare,  national 
health  and  food  supply,  national  economy 
and  national  unity,  woman's  employments 
and  education,  cannot  be  dealt  with  except 
through  the  intelligent  co-operation  of  women. 
. . .  Men  have  been  more  fully  tested  and  have 
been  found  efficient  in  public  affairs.  But 
it  is  likely  that  the  public  service  of  women 
will  follow  the  same  history  of  gradual  de- 
velopment as  has  been  worked  for  in  the  case 
of  men. . .  .Now  is  the  time  for  the  forward 
step." 


George  M.  Wrong,  in  reference  to  the  Bi- 
lingual Question,  writes:  "There  must  bejno 
attempt  to  deprive  the  French  people  of 
Canada  of  any  rights  to  the  official  use  of 
their  language  which  are  guaranteed  by  the 
constitution.  Nearly  three  hundred  yeers  ago 
French  martyrs  died  within  the  Province  of 
Ontario  in  unselfish  and  missionary  work,  for 
its  pagan  and  degraded  natives.  French 
pioneers  were  the  first  discoverers  of  the  Ca- 
nadian West,  French  traders  began  the  mighty 
commerce  of  that  region. .  .This  is  no  day  for 
a  racial  quarrel  between  the  French  and 
English. .  Among  all  the  countries  of  the  world 
Canada  is  unique  in  having  both  French  and 
English  as  official  languages  in  its  national 
affairs.  It  would  be  well  if  the  Canadian 
people  should  carry  out  fully  the  spirit  of  this 
compact  and  enrich  their  knowledge  and  en- 
large their  outlook  by  becoming  themselves 
bi-Iingual." 


In  "Our  Future  in  the  Empire"  A.  J.  Glaze- 
brook  says:  "Out  of  the  moods  of  thought 
that  have  preceded  the  war  and  out  of  the  war 
itself  there  has  arisen  in  Canada  a  general 
determination  that  after  the  war  the  status 
of  the  British  Commonwealth  must  be  brought 
Into  closer  relationship — Canada  is  before  ell 
things  a  democratic  country,  and  while  It  is 
right  to  insist  on  what  is  ideally  best  for 
Canada,  It  is  esssential  to  associate  with  this 
question  the  further  one  of  what  Canadians 
do  desire The  trurydemocratic  way  of  ar- 
riving at  the  settlement  of  a  problem  that  in- 
volves not  only  the  whole  future  of  the  British 
peoples,  but  probably  the  liberty  and  progress 
of  the  world,  is  that  as  far  as  possible,  every 
man  and  every  woman  who  has  the  reasonable 
amount  of  leisure  necessary  should  try  to 
understand  at  least  the  elements  of  the  sub- 
ject. In  the  last  analysis  the  question  of  the 
organization  of  a  great  British  Commonwealth 
has  nothing  whatever  to  do  with  any  party 
conservative  or  liberal.  It  is  bigger  than  all 
of  them."  ' 


John  W.  Defoe  says  that  "Within  a  brief 
period  of  time — brief  judged  by  the  life  of 
nations — the  British  Commonwealth  wilt  take 
definite  form.  It  will  comprise  the  British 
Empire  proper,  made  up  of  the  United  King- 
dom and  its  dependencies  and  adjuncts,  and 
what  are  known  as  the  Dominions  over  seas. 
These  Dominions  will  probably  number  only 
three— Canada,  including  Newfoundland; 
Australasia,  Including  New  Zealand,  and  South 
South  Africa,  embracing  by  far  the  greater 
part  of  Africa  south  Of  the  equator.  These 
Dominions  may,  themselves,  be  Imperial  in 
some  measure;  that  is  to  say  may  have  their 
own  dependencies;  Canada  possibly  the  West 
Indian  Islands;  Australia  almost  certainly 
the  Pacific  Islands;  South  Africa,  conceivably 
'sub-tropical  areas  In  the  dark  continent." 


"The  enfranchisement  of  women  con- 
tributes to  the,  state  a  new  class  of  voters 
unbound  by  the  conventions  of  party 
politics. ...The  electorate  is  at  present 
enmeshed  in  a  web  of  conventions  and 
corruptions  which  render  difficult  the  re- 
turn to  power  of  the  best  class  of  public 
men  and  which  stultify  the  usefulness — 
nay,  even  the  righteousness  of  the  few 
honest  man  whom  the  public  mar  bins  elects 
for  office.  If  the  woman's  vote  could  be  so 
organized  as  to  free  Canadian  public  Ufc 
from  this  system,  women  would  confer  upon 

M 


Peter     McArthur     thinks     that 
Opinion  in  Canada''  is  being 
largely    through   the   letters   written 
from  the  boys  ova  rasas.    These 


Public 


remain  at  home  is  tremendous.  No  matter 
what  our  representatives  may  decide  or 
enact  in  the  Imperial  Conference,  the  public 
opinion  by  which  their  work  must  stand  or 
fall  Is  created  by  the  letters  that  are  coming  in 
thousands  and  hundreds  of  thousands  from 
the  boys  who  ere  abroad. 


In  "Better  Government  for  our  Cities" 
J.  O.  Miller  says  "The  Canadian  people 
are  approaching  nationhood,  and  there  is 
even  now  stirring  within  them  the  new-bom 
spirit  end  first  pulsations  of  a  distinct  national 
life.  In  entering  upon  their  heritage  they  will 
wish  for  the  joy  of  finding  solutions  for  their 
own  problems  in  their  own  way.  Most  vital 
of  all  problems  is  that  of  the  community 
life  of  our  peoples,  for  it  is  In  that  life  that 
they  will  receive  the  stamp  and  impress  of 
what  we  call  nationality.  Every  nation  has 
constantly  before  it  the  ideal  of  its  type.  It 
is  only  by  steady  \  progress  toward  the  real- 
ization of  that  ideal  that  any  people  can 
make  a  genuine  contribution  to  world  cul- 
ture." 


rice  in  all  things,  may  justly  be  asserted  to 
have  copied  God  in  all  His  unbounded 
beneficence.  For  of  Him  (Blessed  be  His 
name)  we  read  "He  loveth  righteousness  and 
justice"  that  is.  "The  earth  is  filled  with  the 
loving  kindness  of  God."  Might  we  think 
that  to  follow  such  a  course  is  on  easy  task? 
No.  The  virtue  of  beneficence  can  be  gained 
only  by  great  efforts.  Will  it  be  difficult,  how- 
ever, for  Mm  who  hath  fear  of  God  constantly 
before  his  eyes  to  acquire  this  attribute?  No. 
He  will  easily  attain  it,  whose  every  act  is 
done  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 


Herbert  Symonds  thus  speaks  of  the  Out- 
look for  Religious  Faith:  "We  need  eyes 
behind  as  well  as  before.  The  retrospect 
strengthens  our  faith  In  Him  who  sits  upon 
the  throne,  the  Eternal  Source_from  whence 
all  things  come,  and  to  which  all  things  re- 
turn. Out  of  this  conviction  comes  the  in- 
spiration of  hope  which  cheers  the  worker  on 
his  way.  But  the  retrospect  shows  us  that 
the  object  of  our  faith  and  our  hope  is  Love. 
That  object  has  throughout  the  Christian 
centuries  been  symbolized  by  a  cross. . .  .But 
the  modern  mind  puts  a  new  emphasis  on 
that  symbol,  and  relegates  to  the  background 
older  theories  of  the  atonement  which  found 
their  sanction  and  appeal  in  a  bygone  age. 
For  as  the  Man  upon  the  Cross  signifies  the 
perfect  sacrifice  of  Love — the  supreme  sacri- 
fice of  Service  to  the  human  race,  it  is  the 
irresistible  appeal  of  this  sacrifice  of  love  and 
service  that  induces  men  of  our  day  to  offer 
themselves,  soul  end  bodies,  a  living  sacrifice, 
acceptable  to  God  as  a  reasonable  service." 


THE  FAITH  OF  THE  NATIONS 


DRAISE  the  Lord,  all  yc  nations.  Praise 
■  Him  all  ye  people.  For  His  merciful  kind- 
ness is  great  toward  us  and  the  truth  of  the 
Lord  endureth  forever.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


From  the  Gospel  of  Buddha 

Reading  the  Vcdas.  making  offerings,  to  the 
priests  or  sacrifices  to  the  Gods,  self-morti- 
fication by  heat -or  cold,  and  many  such 
penances  performed  for  the  sake  of  immor- 
tality, these  do  not  cleanse  the  man  who. is 
not  free  from  delusions. 

Anger,  drunkenness,  obstinacy,  bigotry, 
deception,  envy,  self-praise,  disparaging  oth- 
'  crs,  superciliousness,  and  evil  intentions  con- 
stitute uncleanness;  not  verily  the  eating  of 
flesh.  '       J 

Let  me  teach  you,  O  Bhikshu,  the  middle 
path,  which  keeps  aloof  from  both  extremes. 
By  suffering  the  emaciated  devotee  produces 
confusion  and  sickly"  thoughts  in  his  mind. 
Mortification  is  not  conducive  even  to  worldly 
knowledge;  how  much  less  to  a  triumph  over 
the  senses. 

He  who  fills  his  lamp  with  water  will  not 
dispel  the  darkness,  and  he  who  tries  to  light 
a  fire  with  rotten  wood  will  fail. 

Mortifications  arc  painful,  vain  and  profit- 
less. And  how  can  anyone  be  free  from  self 
by  leading  a  wretched  life  if  he  does  not  suc- 
ceed in  quenching  the  fires  of  lust* - 

All  mortification  is  vain  so  long  as  self  re- 
mains, so  long  as  self  continues  to  list  after 
cither  worldly  or  heavenly  pleasures.  But  he 
in  whom  self  has  become  extinct  is  free  from 
lust;  he  will  desire  neither  worldly  nor  heaven- 
ly pleasures,  and  the  satisfaction  of  his  natural 
wants  will  not  defile  him.  Let  him  cat  and 
drink  according  to  the  needs  of  his  body. 

Water  surrounds  the  lotus-flower  but  docs 
not  wet  its  petals. 

On  the  other  hand,  sensuality  of  all  kinds  is 
enervating.  The  sensual  man  is  a  slave  of  his 
passions,  and  pleasure-seeking  is  degrading 
and  vulgar. 


some  three-score  of  British,  French,  Russian 
and  Italian  children  may  now  be  actually 
dying  of  want  because  I.  technically  their 
enemy,  am  prevented  by  the  laws  of  this 
country,  their  friend  and  Ally,  from  saving 
them. 

"During  every  minute  of  my  three  years' 
stay  in  this  country'  I  have  been '  conscious 
of  my  duty. to  it  In  return  for  its  hospitality. 
I  have  obeyed  its  Jaws  in  letter. and  in  spirit, 
and  i  have  not  done  anything  that  might  he 
construed  in  the  least. aa  being  detrimental 
to  it.  t  Not  a  penny  of  my  eamipgs  has  aver, 
nor  will  It  ever,  contribute  to  the  purchase  Of 
rifles  and  ammunition,  np  matter  where  and  In 
whatsoever  cause.  The  violent  political  issues 
over  the  work)  have  not  for  an  instant  be- 
clouded my  fervent  belief  In  true  art  m  the 
dead  center  of  all  passions  and  strife,,  as  the 
.  sublime  God-inspired  leveler  of  things.. as  the 
ultimate  rcpacifier.  rchumanlrcr  and  rcbuitdcr 
of  destroyed  bridges  of  understanding  be- 
tween nations." 


.    '  ! 


Another  orchestra,  to  fall  under  the  ban  in 
the  United  States  is  the  Cincinnati  Symphony 
Orchestra  of  Pittsburgh.  Dr.  Ernst  Kunwold. 
leader.  The  Americans  believe  in  doing  a 
thing  thoroughly  if  they  do  it  at  all. '  They 
do  not  want  German  music  and  they  do  not 
want  German  or  Austrian  musicians.  This 
is  going  to  be  a  hard  Winter  for  some  eminent 
artists  whose  paths  have  heretofore  been 
strewn  wish  roscsc*  Mme.  Ober.  who  has  been 
released  by  the  Metropolitan,  is  going  to 
sue  that  Opera  Company  for  the  sum  of 
$50,000.  The  developments  of  this  legal  Case 
will  be  wafched  with  interest.  It  is'  Very 
unlikely  that  she  will  recover  any  such  sum. 
If  she  docs  there  will  be  many  artists  who  will 
follow  her  lead,  among  them  Freda  Hempcl, 
Scmhrich,  Urlus,  Weil  and  others. 


. 


MUSIC  AND  THE  STAGE 


St.  Matthew  XV.,  29-39. 

And  Jesus  departed  from  thence  and  came 
unto  the  Sea  of  Galilee;  and  went  up  into  a 
mountain  and  sat  down  there. 

And  great  multitudes  came  unto  Him  hav- 
ing those  with  them  that  were  lame,  blind, 
dumb,  maimed  and  many  others  and  cast 
them  down  at  Jesus'  feet;  and  He  healed 
them. 

Insomuch  that  the  multitude '  wondered 
when  they  saw  the  dumb  to  speak,  the  maimed 
to  be  whole,  the  lame  to  walk  and  the  blind 
to  see;  and  they  -glorified  the  God  of  Israel. 

Then  Jesus  called  His  disciples  unto  Him 
and  said;  I  have  compassion  on  the  multi- 
tude because  they  continue  with  me  now 
three  days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat;  and  I 
will  not  send  them  away  fasting  lest  they 
faint  in  the  way. 

And  His  disciples  said  unto  Him,  whence 
should  we  have  so  much  bread  in  the  wilder- 
ness as  to  fill  so  great  a  multitude? 

And  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  how  many 
loaves  have  weJ  And  they  said  seven  and  a 
few  little  fishes* 

And  He  commanded  the  multitude  to  sit 
down  on  the  ground. 

And  He  took  the  seven  loaves  and  the  fishes 
and  gave  thanks  and  brake  them,  and  gave 
to  His  disciples  and  the  disciples  to  the  mul- 
titude. 

And  they  did  all  eat  and  were  filled;  and 
.they  took  up  of  the  broken  meat  that  was 
left  seven  baskets  full. 

And  they  that  did  eat  were  four  thousand 
men  besides  women  and  children. 

And  He  sent  away  the  multitude  and  took 
ship  and  came  into  the  coasts  of  Magdala. 


4 


From  Thai  Koran 

In  the  Name  of  God,  the  Compassionate, 
the  Merciful. 

Your  Lord  is  God  who  in  six  days  created 
the  heavens  and  the  earth  and  then  mounted 
the  throne;  He  throweth  the  veil  of  night  over 
the  day;  it  pursueth  it  seiftly;  and  He  created 
the  sun  and  the  moon  and  the  stars,  sub- 
jected to  laws  by  His  behest:  Is  not  all  cre- 
ation and  its  empire  His?  Blessed  be  God 
the  Lord  of  the  worlds. 

Call  upon  your  Lord  in  lowliness  and  secret, 
for  He  loveth  not  transgressors. 

And  commit  not  disorders  upon  the  earth 
after  it  hath  been  well  ordered;  and  call  on 
Him  with  fear  and  longing  desire;  verily 
the  mercy  of  God  is  nigh  unto  the  righteous. 

And  He  it  is  who  sendeth  forth  the  winds  as 
the/ heralds  of  His  compassion,  until  they 
bring  up  the  laden  clouds,  which  we  drive 
along  to  some  dead  land  and  send  down 
water  thereon,  by  which  we  cause  an  up- 
growth of  all  kinds  of  fruit.  Thus  will  we 
bring  forth  the  dead.   Haply  yc  will  reflect. 

In  a  rich  soil  its  plants  spring  forth  abund- 
antly by  the  will  of  its  Lord,  and  in  that  which 
is  bad  they  spring  forth  but  scantily.  Thus 
do  we  diversify  our  signs  for  those  who  are 
thankful. 


From  The  Talmud! 

Regarding  the  dealings  of  the  Almighty 
with  us  pilgrims  upon  earth.  Though  all  we 
possess  belongs  to  Him,  yet  He  adds  to  It 
continually  in  order  to  increase  our  temporal 
enjoyment.  Should  anyone  imagine  therefore 
that  to  defraud  man  m  order  to  prevent  to 
Gad,  what  is  solely  His  own.  might  he  aOow- 
abst,  he  would  he  rebuked  by  the  teachings  of 
Holy  Writ,  for  the  just  God  toudsjnns  ties. 
act  and  cafes  It  hateful. 

From  this,  than  we  may  infer,  for  instance, 
mas  pauo-orancnes  stolen  m  ortser  to  per- 
form therewith  the  prescribed  rites  at  the- 
Feast  of  Tabernacles,  are  unfit  for  use  by  rea- 
of  the  unlawful  manner  by  which  they 


fee  who  ie  guided  by 


^OTHING  out  sympathy  can  be  felt  for 
A^  Fritz  Kreisler,  the  greet  Austrian  violin- 
ist, who  is  at  present  in  America.  He  has  been 
the  subject  of  so  many  bitter  attacks  since 
the  United  States  declared  its  hostility, 
that  he  has. been  forced  to  request  release  from 
all  of  his  contracts.  There  is  no  doubt  what- 
ever that  Mr.  Kreisler  is  a  wonderfully  fine 
musician  and  an  honourable  gentleman,  but 
this  cannot  alter  the  fact  that  his  country 
is  now  in  a  state  of  war  with  the  United 
States,  and  that  as  a  representative  of  that 
country  his  position  in  this  part  of  the  world 
is  a  very  difficult  one.  Victorians  have  al- 
ways watched  his  career  with  interest,  for 
he  has  played  here  on  more  than  one  occasion, 
and  given  the  greatest  delight  to  all  who 
heard  him.  He  was  called  to  the  colours  at 
the  outbreak  of  the  war  and  served  for  a  time, 
until  he  was  incapacitated  through  illness 
and  wounds.  Since  then  he  has  been  in  the 
United  States  and  has  been  playing  con- 
stantly, always  drawing  capacity  houses. 
He  has  been  very  generous,  giving  largely  to 
charity  and  the  Red  Cross  funds,  and  the 
public  are  given  to  understand  that  it  is  his 
own  wish  that  he  withdraws  from  the  con- 
cert stage.    The  following  is  his  statement: 

"There  have  been  continuous  statements 
in  Pittsburgh  papers  designed-  to  prejudice 
and  arouse  public  opinion  against  me.  It  has 
been  said  that  I  am  an  Austrian  officer  on 
furlough  and  that  my  funds  were  sent  abroad 
to  give  comfort  to  enemy  arms.  In  this 
morning's  papers  these  statements  are  in- 
tensified by  positive  and  violent  accusations 
to  that  effect. 

"These  statements  are  utterly  baseless  and 
untrue. 

*'  I  am  not  on  furlough  here.  At  the  out- 
break of  the  war  In  July,  1914,  I  served  for 
six  weeks  as  a  reserve  officer  of  the  Austrian 
army  on  the  Russian  front  and  after  receiv- 
ing a  wound  was  pronounced  an  invalid  and 
honorably  discharged  from  any  further  serv- 
ice. There  has  been  no  attempt  whatever  by 
my  Government  to  recall  me  into  service. 

"  It  is  true  that  I  sent  money  to  Austria. 

"  I  have  sent  a  small  monthly  allowance  to 
my  father,  a  medical  doctor  and  professor  of 
zoology,  who  had  lost  everything  during  the 
Russian  invasion  of  Austrian  territory  in  Oc- 
tober. 1914,  and  has  been  prevented  by  a  sub- 
sequent paralytic  stroke  from  exercising  his 
profession.   He  is  seventy-four  years  old. 

"I  have  sent  monthly  allowances  to  the 
orphan  children  of  some  artists,  personal 
friends  of  mine  who  fell  in  the  war. 

"In  fulfillment  of  a  pledge  undertaken  by 
my  wife,  at  the  deathbed  of  some  Russian 
and  Serbian  wounded  prisoners  whom  she 
nursed  during  my  stay  at  the  front,  I  have 
sent  eleven  individual  monthly  allowances  to 
their  destitute  orphans  in  Russia  and  Serbia, 
through  the  medium  of  the  Red  Cross  in 
Berne.  Switzerland. 

"The  bulk  of  my  earnings,  however,  has 
gone  to  the  Brotherhood  of  Artists,  founded 
by  me  for  the  purpose  of  extending  help  to 
stranded  artists  and  their  dependents,  regard- 
less of  their  nationality.  For  fully  three 
years  my  contributions  were  the  sole  and 
unique  support  of  seventeen  British.  Russian. 
French  and  Italian  artists  and  their  entire 
families  who  found  themselves  stranded  and 
utterly  destitute  in  Austria  at  the  outbreak 
of  the  war. 

"1  have  been  bitterly  and  violently  attacked 
by  Chauvinists  In  Vienna  far  diverting  my 
earnings  to  that  channel.  On  the  other  hand, 
f  am  In  honor  bound  to  state  that  1  have 
nvns  been  rebuked  for  my  actions  by  any 
official  of  my  Government. 

"  I  have  not  sent  a  penny  to  Austria  since 
the  usuance  of  the  United  States  In  the  war. 
and  1  have  not  had  a  weed  from  abroad  far 
fwtyeisJtnwnths. 

"  The  b stale!  aspast  of  the  situation  h  that 


Schumann-Heink  is  one  of  the  German 
arfists  whose  career  seems  in  no  way  dis- 
turbed by  present  conditions.  To  be  sure 
she  became  a  citizen  of  the  United  States 
some  time  sgo,  and  owns  property  there,  but 
wc  were  under  the  impression  that  she  had 
two  sons  serving  with  the  Germans,  hence 
her  sympathy  cannot  be  all  with  her  adopted 
country.  Musical  America  quotes  her  as 
follows:  , 

'My  loyalty."  said  she.  "cannot  be 
questioned.  I  have  given  three  sons  to  the 
nation,  two  to  the  navy  and  one  to  the  army. 
I  may  never  sec  them  again." 

And.  in  order  to  emphasize  her  position, 
she  flung  a  brick  acJ>.  Muck. 

"If  Dr.  Muck,"  said  she,  "were  in  Eng- 
land, he  would  learn  soon  enough  how  to 
play  'God  Save  the  King.*  He  has  profited 
vr  <  y  largely  under  the  Star-Spangled  Banner, 
and  he  ought  to  be  ready,  as  every  loyal 
American  is,  to  do  something  for  the  flag. 
The  Muck  incident  has  caused  me  and  many 
other  American  mothers  great  distress." 

Mme.  Schumann-Heink's  attitude  has  not 
been  involved,  like  that  of  some  other  foreign 
artists,  since  the  wsr  began.  Long  ago, 
you  'know,  she  declared  her  intent  ion*  of  be- 
coming an  American  citizen  and  became  one. 
She  acquired  property  In  this  country.  She 
married  here.  Several  of  her  children  were 
born  here.  She  had' them  brought  up.  not  as 
Germans,  but  as  Americans.  And  she  never 
tired  of  telling  people  that  while  she  gave  the 
twenty  best  years  of  her  life  to  opera  In  Ger- 
many, and  used  to  learn  her  new  roles  while 
she  cooked  for  the  family  in  the  kitchen, 
she  never  had  a  dollar  to  her  name  or  a  good 
dress  till  she  came  to  the  United  States. 

Caruso  is  now  learning  the  "Star-Spangled 
Banner."  He  speaks  English,  though  not 
particularly  well,  and  he  learns  his  English 
songs  phonetically.  This  is  the  way  he  writes 
down  the  first  four  lines  of  the  American 
National  Anthem. 

"O  seikeri  iu  sic  bal  dhi  dons  erli  lalt 

Wat  so  praudli  ui  heild  at  dhi  tuaulaits 
last  glimnin?"  * 

Could  you  recognize  In  the  above  the  fol- 
lowing stanza? 

"Oh!  say  can  you  see 

By  the  dawn's  early  light. 
What  so  proudly  we  hailed 
At  the  twilight's  last  gleaming?'* 

Pierre  Monteux  is  the  new  French  con- 
ductor at  the  Metropolitan.  He  came  to 
America  from  the  trenches,  where  he  had  been 
for  two  years  in  reply  to  a  request  for  a 
French  conductor  for  the  Russian  ballet. 
One  of  the  first  things  he  was  asked  to  do 
upon  his  arrival  was  to  conduct  Strauss  s 
"Till  Eulenspiegal,"  which  he  promptly  re 
fused  to  do  and  was  very  much  criticized  by 
some  musical  journals  on  that  account,  , 


The  Western  Canada  Concert  Bureau  is 
announcing  a  series  of  noted  artists  this  year 
that  includes  Cecil  Fanning,  baritone;  Ethel 
Leginska,  pianist;  Zoellner  String  Quartet; 
Leopold  Godowsky,  pianist;  Morgan  King- 
ston, tenor;  Chcrniavsky  Trio;  Edgar  Scho- 
ficld,  baritone,  and  Renfeme  Holilnshead. 
tenor.  They  arc  also  Including  in  their  course 
in  certain  cities,  by  co-operation  with  K.  A. 
Ross  of  Edmonton,  Louis  Graveurc,  bari- 
tone, and  Mischa  Elmen,  violinist.  Recent 
arrangements  have  just  been  concluded  to 
add  as  "extra  events"  Isolde  Mengers.  vio- 
linist, and  Lucy  Gates,  coloratura  soprano. 
The  bureau  is  linking  up  its  work  with  such 
American  managers  as  L.  E.  Bchymer,  of 
Los  Angeles,  to  secure  the  finest  artists  pos- 
'stbte  far  Western  Canada  appearances.  The 
efforts  of  the  bureau  arc  especially  commend- 
able when  It  is  considered  that  the  war  has 
vitally  affected  musical  conditions  in  all  parts 
of  Canada. 

Mabel  Beddos  the  Canadian  contralto. 
has  had  a  number  of  engagements  in  Novem- 
ber, among  them  one  In  Peshem  Manor, 
November  I).  Another  was  in  Brooklyn 
NovcaWbsi  25  and  a  third  In  Bast  Orange, 
N.  ).,  November  2*.  She  will  stag. in  New 
Wilmington.  Pa.,  and  Pittsburgh  just  prior 
to  starting  on  a  Western  tow/  January  21. 
This  will  be  a  joint  recital  tour  whh  Tina 
Lamer,  the 


The  Adjutant  (to  prospective  orderly- 
room  clerk)— Welt  Mttbsrs,  yon  any  yew'ra 
aood  at  lUtoian     jfa       if  (hare  were  fee* 


smsmBl 


THE  DAILY  COLONIST,  VICTORIA,  B.C.  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  f6,  iyif. 


— •— *; 


GOVERNOR  SAILS  ON 
NEW  HAWAIIAN  SERVICE 


Capt.  H.  C.  Thomas  Is  Now 
Purser— Luxurious    Suite- 
Ripped  Out  to  Provide  Bath 
rooms — President  Back, 


The  repairs  made  to  the  bull  of  11 
steamship  Governor  ss  *  reault  of  l< 
collision    with    the    San    Pedro,    Col 
breakwater  sums  week*  ago  have  i>  • 
completed,  and  the  vessel  hu  start? 
off  on  lt»  initial  voyage  to  the  Hu- 
wajlan  Island*  with  a  good  pasaeng*' 
list  and  a  heavy  cargo,  according  tt 
advice*  received  here  yesterday. 

Capt.  H.  C*.  Thomas,  who  has  beer 
master  ot  the  Governor  while  In  tbc 
Coast  run  for  the  Pndne  Steamship 
Company,  will  retain  bis  position  a* 
purser  oa  the  Governor  while  engaged 
to  the  Honolulu  run. 
Do  UUS)  Quarter 

According  to  a  report  from  San 
Francisco,  the  de  luxe  apartments  of 
thm  Oovernor  have  been  transformed 
Into  general  service  Quarters,  thus 
making  six  bathrooms  available  to  the 
passenger*.  On  account  of  the  Oover- 
nor and  President  being  out  only  a 
day  or  two  on  the  Coast  runs,  hardly 
any  provision  was  made  for  baths. 

The  steamer  President,  with  Capt 
N.  E.  Cousins  on  the  bridge,  has  re- 
turned to  'Frisco  from  Its  first  voyage. 

Both  the  liners  President  and  Gov- 
ernor, which  formerly  piled  between 
Puget  Sound.  Vancouver,  Victoria  and 
California  points,  were  commandeered 
recently  by  ths  United  States  Ship- 
ping Board  and  placed  on  the  Hono- 
lulu run  to  replace  the  Masson  Navi- 
gation Company's  ships,  requisitioned 
for  war  service  In  the  Atlantic.    • 


WIRELESS  REPORT 

<»y  li   ulniiir  Wire****) 


Point   Gray—  Rain; 
2f.««;  ««;  thick  seaward. 

Cape  Lstao— Rata;  SUB.;  8s.ll; 
42;  s«s  rough. 

Pacbona — Drlaallng;  S.B.,  calm; 
J9.0S;   «•;  sea  rough. 

Kwtevan—  DrlcaUag  rain;  calm; 
21.11;  41;  sua  moderate. 

Alert  Bay— Overcast;  calm; 
ji.04;  »•;  sea  smooth.  Str.  Spo- 
:u ue  passed  la  3  p.m..  southbound. 
At  1:11  p.m.  spoke  str.  Venture. 
Johnstone  Straits,  northbound. 

Triangle  Island — Cloudy;  calm; 
.'*.••;  40;  saa  moderate.  At  1:M 
p.m.  spoke  Princess  Royal,  Surf 
Inlet,  northbound.  At  1:20  p.m. 
npoke  str.  Prtnos  Rupert,  abeam 
Hardy  Bay  §  p.m..  southbound.  At 
S:30  p.m.  spoke  str.  Camosun, 
Pltshugh  Sound,  southbound.  At 
5:11  p.m.  spoke  str.  Alameda. 
Mlllbank  Sound,  southbound. 

Dead  Tree  Point — Snow;  N.  W.. 
light;   29.30;   26;  saa  smooth. 

Ikeda — Overcast;  8.  B.  light; 
23.80;  tl;  sea  smooth. 

Prtnos  Rupert — Cloudy;  8.  B.; 
St.OS;   40;   light  swell. 


LUMBER  EMBARGO  HITS 
SOUND  SHIPBUILDING 


Yards  Operating  in  Seattle  and 
Other  Points  Way  Be  Forced 
to  Close  Down  If  Order  Is 
Not  Modified. 


EXAMINE  STATUS  OF 
ALIEN  FISHERMEN 


United  States  Authorities  Take 
Steps  to  Weed  Out  Undesir- 
ables From  Pacific  Coast 
Industry. 


SEATTLE.  Dee.  1  ^Shipbuilder*,  ot 
Puget  Bound  who  are  engaged  in  ths 
construction  of  wooden  vessel n  for  pri- 
vate Interest*,  and  in  some  cases  for- 
eign Interests  as  well,  will  be  compelled 
to  cease  operations  to  tbe  next  few 
days  unless  tbe  United  States  .shipping 
Board  see*  lit  to  exclude  them  from  tbe 
provisions  of  tbe  lumber  embargo. 

At  least  three  shipyard*  In  Seattle 
are  directly  affected  by  the  embargo, 
and  these  plant*  will  nave  to  halt 
operation*  as  soon  as  their  present 
lumber  supply  Is  exhausted.  Notices 
■eat  out  by  the  Northwest  representa- 
tive of  the  Shipping  Board  yesterday 
forcibly  brought  the  scope  of  tbe  lum- 
ber embargo  home  to  these  shipbuild- 
ers, who  are  not  engaged  in  building 
vessels  for  the  Federal  Government  or 
tbe  Allied  Powers.  Literal  Interpreta- 
tion of  the  embargo  excludes  them  from 
receiving  ship  timber,  and  unless  tbe 
ban  is  lifted,  these  plant*  must  cease 
operation*. 


CHAftGE  TRAM.  TIME 


The    Esquimau   m 
lag   train    will    not    leave    this   etty 
until  8:»*  o'clock  oa  election  day.  hi 
order    to   allow    passengers    to    poll 
votes  before  leavSag   the  elty. 


SEEK  TO  FREE  ENEMY 
TONNAGE  Df  SOUTH 

Washington's  attention  1*  being,  di- 
rected to  the  fact  that  there  Is  an 
enormous  amount  of  German  tonnage 
lying  Idle  In  South  American  ports. 
Altogether  there  are  206  Austrian  or. 
German  vessel*  in  South  American 
port*,  the  largest  number  being  In 
Chile.  Tbe  Allies  are  endeavoring  to 
bring  about  the  freeing  of  some  of  this 
tonnage,  which  1*  estimated  at  116.428, 
and  1*  understood  to  be  distributed  as 
follows:  Chile.  8*  vessels,  aggregat- 
ing S18.382  ton*;  Brazil.  46  German 
•  easels,  totall.g  286,191  tons,  and  four 
Austrian  vessel*  of  18,604  tons;  Argen- 
tina. 16  vessels  representing  79,712 
tons;  Mexico,  IS  vessels,  of  47.722 
tons;  Uruguay,  8  vessels,  of  42.468 
tons;  Cubs,  6  vessels,  of  19,484  tons; 
Colombia.  4  vessels  of  14,676  tons,  and ' 
Venezuela,  1  vessel  of  217  tons. 


PRINCE  RUPERT  DELAYED 


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Here  Till 


The  G.  T.  P.  liner  Prince  Rupert  has 
boon  delayed  on  her  southbound  sail- 
ing, according  to  advices  received  yes- 
terday by  Mr.  C.  P.  Earle,  local  agsnt. 
The  vessel  should  have  arrived  this* 
morning,  but  will  be  twenty-four  hours 
late,  and  Is  not  expected  to  get  in 
until  some  time  early  tomorrow  morn- 
ing, and  will  leave  here  for  ths  North 
on  regular  schedule  tuns,  10  a.m.  to- 
morrow. Ths  run  to  Seattle,  however, 
will  be  cancelled.  No  reason  1*  given 
for  the  delay. 

GALES  HOiD  BACK 
5  SALVAGE  OF  AL-KI 

Surveyor  Intending  to  Secure 
Boilers  and  Gear  From  the 
Wrecked  Liner  Unable  to 
Reach  Scene«in  Launch,     - 


SEATTLE.      Dec      1*.— State      Fish 
Commissioner  L.  H.  Darwin  has  begun 


SEATTLE,  Doc.  16.— Salvage  opera- 
tions on  the '  wrecked  steamship  Al- 
Kl,  which'  stranded  recently  on  the 
rocky  shore  of  Chichagof  Island,  near 
Point  Augusta,  have  been  abandoned 
until  Spring  on  account  of  the  heavy 
wintry  gales  which  have  been  sweep- 
ing Southeastern   Alaska. 

E.  W.  Delckoff,  chief  engineer  of 
the  Al-BLi.  wltb  left  Seattle  a  short 
time  ago  hound  for  ths  scene  of  ths 
wreck,  yesterday  afternoon  advised 
officers  of  the  Seattle  Steamship  Com- 
pany In  a  cablegram  from  Juneau  that 
because  of  the  storms  no  gasboat 
would  attempt  the  voyage  to  ths  west 
coast  of  Chichagof  Island. 

Delckoff  left  Seattle  with  instruc- 
tions to  make  a  survey  ot  ths  wreck 
In  an  effort  to  ase  how  the  vossal  was 
standing  the  wintry  storms.  It  was 
planned  to  rip  ths  Al-Kl's  hull  to 
piece*  and  salvage  the  boilers,  ma- 
chinery and  gear  within  the  next  few 
weeks. 

Delckoff  was  sent  north  "by  a  num- 
ber of  Seattle  men  who  purchased  the 
wreck  from  the  underwriters  and  will 
not  only  satvags  ths  engines  and  ma- 
chinery but  the  brass  and  copper  In 
the  hull. 

■       ■    —    — — — ■»» 

TIDES  AT  VICTORIA 


an  investigation  and  an  Inquiry  among 
state  officials  to  determine  the  atti- 
tude his  department  shall  take  In  issu- 
ing fishing  licenses  to  alien  enemies. 
The  question  may  be  one  mors  far- 
reaching  than  a  mere  observance  of 
the  Department  of  Justice's  ruling  on 
enemy  aliens. 

Under  the  state  laws  licences  are 
issued  to  fishermen  residing  in  Wash- 
ington. Oregon  or  Idaho  who  either 
are  full  citizens  or  who  have  declared 
their  Intention  to  become  citlsens. 
Comparatively  few  Germans  have  ob- 
tained licences  In  ths  past,  but  the 
element  of  Austrian  fishermen  Is  very 
large. 

Rulings  thus  far  might  permit  the 
State  Fisheries  Department  to  decline 
to  issue  licences  to  German  fishermen 
who  operate  on  first  papers,  but  there 
are  not  enough  of  these  to  affect  the 
situation  materially. 

Austrian*  Safe  So  Far 

There  Is  apparently  no  immediate 
Intention  of  placing  Austrians  under 
the  ban  that  affects  all  Germans. 
Whether  ths  fisheries  department  could 
refuse  to  issue  licences  svsn  to  a  per- 
son barred  from  tbe  proximity  of 
wharves  and  docks  is  a  close  ques- 
tion. 

However,  the  fisheries  department 
probably  next  year  will  face  a  serious 
question  as  to  the  limitation  that  shall 
be  placed  on  fishermen.  The  law  per- 
mits the  fish  commissioner  to  Impose 
additional  restrictions  by  fixing  ths 
limits  off  streams  emptying  into  Puget 
Sound  whore  fishing  Is  barred  and 
other  restrictive  regulations  might  be 
Imposed. 

VICTORIA  WOMEN  TELL 
WHY  THEY  WILL 

VOTE  FOR  UNION 


The  eloalng  of  the  plants  will  un- 
doubtedly ruin  a  number  of  firms,  for 
all  of  them  have  large  sums  deposited 
in  payment  for  engines  a*  well  as 
guarantee*  with  bonding  companies  for 
the  performance  of  their  contracts, 
practically  all  of  which  moneys  may  be 
declared  forfeited  upon  the  failure  of 
sueb  concerns  to  fill  their  agreement  to 
build  the  vessels  according  to  specifica- 
tions. 

The  builders  so  affected  yesterday  ap- 
pealed to  the  Seattle  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce    and  Commercial  -dub,   but   re-   . 
celved  no  assurances  that  the  embargo 
would  be  lifted  In  their  cases. 
Other  Sound  Plants  2ftt 

Besides  tbe  three  Seattle  plants  there 
are  eight  other  plants  on  Puget  Sound 
likely  to  be  affected  by  the  embargo, 
and  all  of  them  have  ahlpa  on  the  ways 
and  some  of  them  well  along  In  frame. 
The  builder*  feel  that  something  should 
be*  done  at  once  to  prevent  the  neces- 
sity of  this  work  ceasing  at  this  time. 
They  hold  that  the  apparent  need  of 
ship  tonnage  demands  some  ruling  al- 
leviating their  situation,  and  that  at 
ones.  Tbe  Seattle  plants  affected  by 
the  edict  are  the  National  Shipbuilding 
Company,  the  llartlnollcb  Company, 
the  Sandstrom  Company  and  possibly 
several   others. 


ARE  MAKING  GOOD 


Orientals  Who  Have  Gone 
Across  to  Serve  In  France 
Are  Popular  With  Tommy- 
Share  Hardships. 


Tffi  wonders  of  Use  Columbia 
River  Gorge  are  track-side 
1  scenes  to  travelers  —  East  and 
West— on  UNION  PACIFIC 

SYSTEM  trains. 

THROUGH  SLEEPERS 

J-  BETWEEN  SEATTLE  AND*Mm 

CHICAGO  & 

KANSAS  can 

Automatic  Protection 
Good  Travel  Insurance 


J.  H.  CUNN1CH AM.  Csaeral  Agent 

.  Vsn  couvpu- 


SPENT  TWO  WEEKS  IN 
.  OPEN  LIFEBOAT  AT  SEAJ 


Survivors  of  Doomed  Steamer 
Thor  Were  Near  Exhaustion 
When  Picked  Up  Off  Hawai- 
ian Island  by  Japanese. 


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MARIA  GRANT 
(President  Cttisena*  Educational 

League) 
There     Is  not     In     my     mind  ths 
slightest  doubt  but  that  every  Cana- 
dian  subject   Is  in  favor  of  winning 
ths    war;      it  Is    only  a    question  ot 
methods.     I  believe  the  policy  of  the 
Union  Government,     If    enforced,  will 
assist  In  bringing  the  war  to  a  suc- 
cessful issue,  and  of  helping  our  men 
at  the   front  more   quickly   than  by 
any  other  plan  so  far  suggested. 
THE  WOMAN'S  MESSAGE 
Margaret  Peterson 
This  1*  the  woman's  message,  they  that 

have  given  their  all. 
Husbands  and  sons  to  the  battle  lest  ths 

faith  of  an  Empire  fall; 
Well  have  they  borne  their  burden  and 

paid  tbe  bitter  cost, 
This    1*    the    woman'*    message    In    the 
name  of  all  they  have  lost 

O  ye  who  might  have  been  soldier*,  and 

yet  have  stood   aside, 
Whet  1*  your  place  in  the  Kingdom  for 

whlcb  our  men  have  died? 
Shall  ye  share  In  the  day  of  triumph, 

the  peace  that  dawns  afar, 
Te    who   have    hidden    your     manhood 

under  a  coward's  star? 

We  have   given  our  men   for   England, 

love  that  was  dearer  than  breath; 
Our  hearts  has*  hawed  to  the  anguish. 

our  eyas  have  looked  upon  Death; 
Tet,  were  our  dead  beside  us— Ood  help 

n*  hush  our  pain — 
And  honor  called  to  tbe  battle,  we  would 

bid  them  go  again. 

Now,  by  the  Jay  of  women,  when  Love 

walk*  light  upon  earth. 
And  by  the  mother  courage  that  fought 

to  give  you  birth. 
Throw  back  those  doubt*  that  bold  you. 

stand  forth  and  play  your  parts. 
Lest  ehame  for  having  loved  you,  was* 

In   the   women's   hearts. 

to  in  tbe  years  that  follow  your  chil- 
dren's sons   shall  stand 

la  right  and  peaceful  honor  because  you 
loved  the  land. 

Has  death  so  glees,  a  portal?  Osd 
hold*  the  souls  who  stake 

The  live*  Ha  gives  these.  naMy.  when 
dte  for  hooker's  ssksl 


Further  details  reached  Victoria 
yesterday  concerning  the  adventures 
of  ths  shipwrecked  crew  of  the 
steamer  Thor.  who  were  recently  taken 
to  Honolulu  en  route  to  their  home* 
In  the  United  States.  The  men  were 
rescued  while  they  were  trying  to 
make  a  precarious  landing  at  Kahuku 
after  undergoing  a  two  weeks'  ordeal 
In  a  small  lifeboat,  drifting  In  that 
time  over  700  miles  of  open  sea. 

Early  In  the  morning  of  December 
1  the  Thor  survivors  sighted  land  oft 
the  Kahuku  coast  Heading  for  the 
shore,  they  were  In  grave  danger  of 
being  swamped  by  high  seas,  when 
the  Japanese  sampan  crew  of  ths  Tln- 
jln  Maru  discerned  their  distress  and 
went  to  their  aid. 


Ths  sampan  crew  managed  to  get 
alongside  of  ths  little  lifeboat  and 
take  off  the  IS  survivors,  all  of  whom 
were  weakened  by  the  exposure  of  14 
days.  In  which  they  had  little  to  eat 
only  a  small  portion  of  water,  dally 
and  scarcely  any  steep.  The  sampan 
headed  for  Honolulu  with  the  ship- 
wrecked sailors  and  reached  there  In 
the  afternoon.  Ths  Thor  survivors 
were  given  sld  at  ths  Immigration 
station. 

The  Thor  foundered  over  two  weeks 
ago,  about  700  miles  north  and  80 
miles  west  of  Honolulu.  Two  or  three 
days  later  one  boatload  of  survivors 
was  picked  up  110  miles  south  of  the 
wreck  by  an  unnamed  vessel. 


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The  Thor  Is  reported  to  have  been 
overloaded  when  she  left  clan  Fran- 
cisco. With  such  a  heavy  cargo  she 
was  unable  to  withstand  the  storm 
which  swept  the  Pacific  on  ths  vari- 
able wind  course  to  the  northward, 
and  her  craw  was  forced  to  abandon 
her  Just  before  she  sank. 

After  a  shave,  bath,  change  of  cloth- 
ing and  plenty  of  good  food  tbe  Thor 
survivors  seemed  little  the  worse  for 
their  experience,  except  for  their 
swollen  fast 

Included  in  the  shipwrecked  mari- 
ners taken  to  Honolulu  are  Mate  Rorf 
Anderson,  Albert  Nelson,  freight  clerk: 
the  chief  engineer,  third  engineer,  four 
seamen,  Ave  firemen,  one  cook  and 
the  mass  boy,  a  youth  of  only  14  years 
of  age. 

The  freight  clerk  Is  a  member  of  the 
naval  reserve  of  the  United  States  and 
will  report  to  ths  naval  authorities  at 
Pearl  Harbor.  Hawaii. 


Chinese  coolies  are  making  good 
in  their  special  war  work  In  Europe, 
according  to  Dr.  James  F.  Cooper, 
who  went  across  as  medical  officer  with 
a  big  draft  of  3,300  men.  Describing 
his  experiences  and  tbe  way  in  which 
the  Oriental  has  plunged  into  the 
fight,  Dr.  Cooper,  writes: 

"In  addition  to  my  own  five  nurses 
from  Foochow,  I  picked  up  eight 
others  as  we  sailed,  giving  me  a  staff  of 
thirteen  for  the  voyage  across  the 
Pacific.  In  addition  to  Inoculating 
every  man  in  the  party  twice  with 
antl-typhold  vaccine,  we  had  an  average 
of  six  in  tbe  hospital  dally  and  treated 
about  a  hundred,  and  twenty-live  dally 
at  the  dispensary  for  minor  troubles. 
The  liberal  diet,  lack  of  exercise, 
and  rough  sea  caused  most  of  the  case*. 
Marvel  at  High  Ball  dings 

"In  Vancouver,  the  tall  buildings, 
electric  cars,  automobiles,  line  streets, 
and  other  modern  sights,  tilled  the 
Chinese  with  wonder  and  admiration. 
We  could  not  get  then!  off  the  deck 
even  long  enough  to  eat.  We  crossed 
Canada  in  Ave  trains  of  fifteen  cars 
each.  I  was  given  two  Canadian 
doctors  to  assist  me  in  getting  my  party 
across.  I  took  the  first  and  put  one 
on  the  third  and  one  on  the  fifth 
trains,  using  my  best  nurses  on  the 
others.  We  had  good  naval  convoy 
across  tbe  Atlantic. 

Attacked  by  U-Boat 

One  of  our  ships  was  attacked  by 
a  submarine,  which  was  beaten  off, 
so  we  all  landed  safely  In  Liverpool. 
We  stopped  one  night  la  'Caesar's 
Camp,'  on  the  site  where  Caesar's 
legions  camped  when  they  Invaded 
England;  and  next  day  came  on  to 
France,  to  the  'Base  Depot,'  where 
all  Chinese  are  sent  for  examination, 
classification,  and  outfitting,  before  being 
sent  out  In  companies  off  500  to  the 
various  places  where  their  services 
are  needed. 

John  Chinaman  Makes  Goad 

"I  have  been  with  the  Chinese 
now  long  enough  to  get  some  impres- 
sions. I  have  mingled  with  them  In  their 
social  life.  I  have  mingled  with  them 
In  their  homes.  I  have  mat  them  In 
the  classroom.  I  have  gone  to  their 
homes  to  treat  them  In  sickness.  I 
have  worshipped  with  them  and.  In 
fact,  met  them  In  most  of  their  phases 
of  existence,  and  the  more  I  see  and 
know  of  them  the  more  I  admire  and 
love  them. 

"My  friend  John  Is  making  good  In 
France.  He  Is  a  rebuke  to  the  slacker. 
No  man  loves  his  home  more  than  he, 
yet  he  has  crossed  two  oceans  and  a 
continent  to  help  win  a  war  in  the 
Interest  of  humanity.  Many  who 
scorn  him  sit  at  home  on  soft  cush- 
ions, while  he  sleeps  on  the  ground  at 
night  and  works  bard  all  day  pushing 
ammunition  to  the  front. 

Bombed,  Gassed,  Wounded 

He  has  been  bombed,  gassed  and 
wounded,  but  he  is  no  quitter.  He 
is  enduring  hardness  as  a  good  soldier. 
John  helped  the  British  win  tbe  South 
African  war.  and  because  of  their 
experience  at  that  time  they  have 
invited  him  to  help  in  this  greatest 
of  all  wars,  and  he  responds  nobly. 
He  works  long  hours  and  Is  reliable 
and  cheerful.  Many  of  the  "Tom- 
mies' have  their  prejudices  against 
the  'Chinks'  at  first,  like  other*  who 
do  not  know  them;  but  that  soon  goes 
on  mutual  acquaintance,  and  yon  can 
not  say  bad  things  about  the  'Chink' 
to  tbe  Tommy  who  knows  him.  •  He 
other  words,  he  Is  'making  good.' 
He  is  giving  satisfaction  and  Is  liked 
by  an.  and  I  am  proud  to  be  associated 
with  him  here. 


Veteran  Who  Returned  FVom 
Battlefield  Last  Summer 
Minus  a  Leg  Condemns  In- 
stigators of  Cartoon. 


TIME  OF  SUNRISE  AND 

SUNSET  AT  VICTORIA 


Prohibition  tat  fMntca 
WASHINGTON.  Dec.  H.— A  vote 
on  the  constitutional  amendment  for 
nation-wide  prohibition  at  s  o'clock 
next  Monday  afternoon  waa  agreed 
today  In  the  House.  Sponsors  of  the 
resolution  claim  a  safe  margin  over 
the  necessary  two-thirds  vote. 


Gnr.  A.  T.  Lowe,  who  went  over- 
seas with  the  Canadian  Field  Artillery 
in  December,  1015,  and  who  returned 
to  Victoria  last  July,  after  having  suf- 
fered the  loss  of  his  leg  as  the  result 
of  terrible  injuries  sustained  in  action 
on  ths  firing  line,  has  written  scathingly 
of  the  "insinuating  propaganda"  issued. 
It  is  confidently  believed,  by  the 
Socialist  element,  and  sent  unanimously 
to  many  Victoria  mothers  of  soldiers 
overseas,  and  which,  "cloaked  with 
sanctity,"  Is  trying  to  destroy  or  divert 
the  women's  vote  at  the  polling  booth 
tomorrow.  The  letter  is  Incited  by 
the  mischievous  circular  entitled  "The 
Cartoon  that  Killed  Conscription  In 
Australia." 
The  following  is  the  letter: 
Sir, — Abundant  proof  has  been  pro- 
vided that  we  have  the  enemy  most 
maliciously  engaged  within  our  midst, 
allied  with  all  that  Is  evil,  by  the  ar- 
rival of  most  mischievously  insinuating 
propaganda  through  the  postal  Mr- 
vice,  addressed  to  "Mothers,"  in  the 
form  of  a  circular  purporting  to  be 
"The  Cartoon  that  killed  Conscription 
in  Australia,"  which  is  profanely 
"cloaked"  with  sanctity,  and  bears 
ths  gruesome  title'  of  "The  Blood 
Vote." 

I  claim  to  have  a  better  right  to  an 
opinion  In  this  matter  than  those 
Hunnish  agents  who  stoop  to  such  loath- 
some methods,  first,  because  I  am  an 
Australian  by  birth,  and  I  refuse  to 
allow  the  fair  name  of  my  native  land 
to  be  blackened  by  such  poison; 
secondly,  because  I  am  one  who, 
having  volunteered,  and  received  tbe 
s-a-n-c-t-1-o-n  of  my  mother,  to  fight 
for  all  that,  is  right,  by  the  side  of  men 
of  Canada,  against  thoss  baby-killing 
Germans,  and  having  been  incapaci- 
tated for  further  service  at  the  front 
by  wounds  received,  cannot  now  re- 
main idle  while  the  mothers  of  Canada's 
men  are  so  insulted. 

With  this  better  right  to  an  opinion 
established,  I  assure  tbe  mothers, 
on  behalf  of  my  comrades,  that  in 
supporting  the  action  of  their  sons  In 
fighting  this  terrible  aggression  of 
Prusslanism,  they  have  pursued  the 
only  course  possible  to  them  to  enable 
thjm  and  their  sons  to  retain  tbe  high 
sfsEdard  of  honor  which  we  claim  ss 
Our  sacred  heritage. 
,  Furthermore,  we  men  still  remain 
in  honor  bound  to  avenge  the  cruci- 
fixion of  our  comrades  st  Ypres.  We 
have  yet  to  avenge  the  murdering 
of  women  end  children  of  Great  Britain 
end  of  Belgium,  and,  as  more  recent 
events  may  more  forcibly  prove,  we 
have  yet  to  avenge  tbe  treacberdu* 
work  of  the  Hun  In  our  own  country; 
and  again,  we  have  yet  to  fight  In 
order  to  protect  those  whom  we  love 
•gainst  the  barbarous  enemy. 

As  the  awful  term:  "A  Blood  Vote." 
has  been  so  maliciously  put  forward, 
let  me  tell  the  mothers  what  I.  as  a 
soldier,  consider  Is  a  blood  vote: 
"A  blood  vote  would  be  one  which 
Ignores  tbe  clear-cut  cry  for  help 
whlcb  reaches  Canada  from  our  kith 
and  kin  who  are  in  the  trenches. 
It  is  one  whlcb  would  let  men  die 
rather  than  send  them  aid.  I  consider 
a  vote  cast  against  the  Union  Govern- 
ment at  this  critical  time  Is  tantamount 
to  a  vote  which  endorses  the  cruci- 
fixion of  my  comrade*.  I  appeal  to 
you,  therefore,  to  cast  your  vote  for 
tbe  Union  candidate  of  your  constit- 
uency, and  thereby  ally  yourselves 
not  only  with  those  who  are  enduring 
hardship*  for  us.  hot  also  with  thorn 
"  Souls  of  ths  Righteous.  In  the  hand* 
of  Ood,"  who  have  made  the  supreme 
sacrifice  In  the  Interest*  of  humanity. 
ARTHUR  THOMAS  LOWS. 
16  Bushby  Street,  Victoria.  B.C.. 
Dee.  19, 1917. 


Go  East  Through  the 

Canadian  Pacific  Rockies 

Two  Transcontinental  trains  daily  to  all  points 
,  in  Canada  and  the  United  States. 

Electric-Lighted  Standard  and  Tourist  Sleepers 
Compartment  Observation  Cars 

Full  particulars  from  any  C.  P.  R.  Agent, 
or  write  H.  W.  Brodie,  General  Passenger 
Agent,  Vancouver,  B.C. 


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Through  States 
OTTAWA,  Dec  1  (..—Canadian  ship- 
pers and  merchant*  are  reminded  by 
the  export  branch  department  of  the 
Food  Controller's  office  that  United 
States  authorities  will  Issue  through 
the  customs  set  sits  a  special  licence 
covering  all  shipment*  from  one  point 
In  Canada  to  another  in  Canada 
which  may  pan*  through  United 
States  en  route.  The  effect  of  this  la 
that  guess  iisisssgnsl,  say.  from  Most- 
real  or  Torssile  to  Winnipeg  or  Vaa- 
oouvsr,  ever  imsslms  raflioaa*  win 
go  through  Units  i 
though  sent  In 
■pedal  tteanoa. 


Christmas  and  New  Year  Holidays 

-  Fare  and  One  Third  for  Round  Trip 

6nrUil 


Selling  Dates— 22nd  to  25th  December,  and  29th  December,  1917,  to 

1st  January,   191& 
Return   Limit,  4th  January,   1918. 

B.  C.  Const  Service 

Between   Victoria   and   Vancouver,    Nsnaimo,    Union    Bay,   Comox, 

Powell  River  and  Gulf  Island  Ports 
Selling  Dates—  * 

To  Gulf  Island  Ports— 17th  December,  1917,  to  1st  January,  1918. 
To  Vancouver— 22nd  to  25th  December,  and  29th  December,  191 7, 
to  1st  January,  1918. 

Return   Limit.  4th  January,    1018. 

Full  particulars  from  any  C.  P.  R.  Agent,  or  write  H,  W.  Brodie, 
G.  P.  A.,  Vancouver,  B.C. 

EaquimaJt  4c  Nsnaimo  Railway 

CHRISTMAS  AND  NEW  YEAR  HOLIDAYS 

Pars  and  One-Fifth  for  Round  Trip 

SELLING  DATES 

To  Points  On—  Christmas  New  Y«ar        Return  Limit 

Conrtenay    Branch Dec.  22  k  25...  Dec.  29  ft  Jan.  1 . . .  Jan.  2, 1918 

Port   Alberni    Branch. . . Dec  24         . .  .Dae.  31  . .  .Jan.  3, 1918 

Lake  Cowichan  Branch. Dec. 22         ...Dec. 29  . . . Jan. a,  1918 

Fnll  Particnlsrs  from  sny  E.  ft  N.  Agent,  or 

L.  D.  CHETHAM,  D.P.A.,  1102  Government  Street 


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BXATTLB.  Dec  It.— Swelling  the 
Seattle  shipbuilding  payroll  by  close 
to  $«S,**0  a  month,  the  United  States 
shipping  board  will  pay  a  19  per  cent 
bonus,  beginning  next  Monday  morn- 
ing, to  the  workers  at  the  plant*  ef 
tha  Seattle  Construction  A  Drydook 
Company,  1.  F.  Dutble  A  Co..  and  tha 
Shipbuilding  A  Drydock  Com- 

oandMon.    To  got  the  bonus  a  work* 

is  fan 

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The  Union  Steamship  Ce. 
of  B.  C.  United 


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Alio*   Arm  Surf  lalst 


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Blver 


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CUNARDLINE 


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British  Colombia  Elcclnc 
Railway  C# ,  Ltd. 

SAANiCH  DIVISION 


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THE  DAILY  COLONIST.  VICTORIA,  B.C.,  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  1917. 


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I FI NANC  E— MARKETS] 


DEPRESSION  APPEARS 
ON  MARKET  AGAIN 


Gains  of  Friday  Wiped  Out  and 
Sony  Mat  Losses  Made 
Through  Combination  of  Ad- 
verse factors, 


NEW  YORK  COTTON 


<S«a#Ue4  fey  BsrtUcs.  Bras.  A  Brilt  Ltd.) 

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NEW  YORK,  Pec.  IS.-4»t<KkS  to- 
day forfeited  much.  If  not  «ll  of  their 
advantage  of  tke  previous  day  end  * 
few  Important  fossae,  especially  utili- 
ties, were  added  to  the  (ens  list  of 
lower  pyjes  records.  The  depression 
was  ea—ed-  by  confllctine  reports 
. .-#  from  Washington  regarding-  the  rail- 
way situation  and  the  matter  at  price 
flxlns-  far  steel/ eopper,  oils  and  other 
Important  commodities.  realiatna  for 
profit  and  ehort  aelUn*- 

Rails,  notably  Pacifies,  «t  Paul  and 
leadlnr  coalers,  declined  1  to  t\k 
points.  Industrials  suffered  similarly. 
also  coppers,  shippings,  motors  and 
more  actire  eddlpmenU. 


Unlter .  tJtatee  Steel  dropped  »K 
polnU  to  tltt,  and  Consolidated  Gas 
and  American  Telephone  were  un- 
usually active,  yielding  8  points  to 
nsw  tnUUmutns  at  77  tt  and  •»%,  re- 
spectively. Texas  Company  featured 
the  semi- war  group  at  a  loss  of  f 
points,  and  tobaccos,  leathers  and  su- 
gars ranged  1  to  S  points  down. 

Sales,  286,000  shares. 

The  bank  statement  reflected  the; 
week's  general  shifting  of  leans  inci- 
dent'to  payments  /or  account'  of  the 
government.  ,  Actual  loans  decreased 
by  t20«,000,000,  reserves  of  members 
In  the  Federal  reserve  bank  increased 
by  888.000,000  and  general  reserves 
gained  almost  878.000,000. 

Domestic  and  foreign  bonds  wero 
again  heavy.  Liberty  4's  sold  at 
87.88  to  »7.84  and  the  8Vs  at  88.52  to 
98.««.  Total  bond  sales,  par  value, 
$2,225,000.  U.  S.  4's,  old  issues,  lost 
%  per  ceftt,  end  Panama  3's,  4  per 
cent  on  call  during  the  week.        •* 


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Atchison      ....      »•% 

Atlantic    Gulf     ........  MH 

Baldwin    Looo 44 

Belt,  aae  Ohio  4T 

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Csaadiaa  Pae.   ........  1»«H 

Cast '  Leather .B   ••  % 

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Ohea    and    Ohio-    4«« 

Chle..    Mil.    and    at.    P.  tttt 

Cols.    Fuel    »nd    Iron..  »» 

Cons.    Ou    77H 

Chine   Copper    *•  • 

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Int.  iter.   Marine   »*H 

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Kenneoott  Cerpor    ....  If* 

Lehlsb   Valley   »*H 

Lsok.  Stool   •  «'!* 

Louis,   and  K.    107  H 

Bldvato    atoel    41% 

Bex.    Fetro.     70% 

N.    T..    N.     H.    and    H.  8> 
N.   Y. ■•Cjsnttai   ••.•••l^  ,7V 

Pennsylvania    B.'    R.    . .  4»j*. 

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Ray.   Cons.   Bin »4% 

Republic  Steel    fSH 

Southern   Pae.    »•» 

Kouthern    By.,    oom... ..  88 

fttadebakar -Carp.    4| 

Union  Peetla  ....».»..  14S 

tJtati    Copper    ...» .78% 

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Wlllys-Ororinn*  • 18* 

Wcstlnsheoso 4S14 

Anglo'Fr.    lioae    JS 

Tobacco, >•  •  •  •  •  ** 

United    Clssr    .... 84 

Cuban  Cane  gag. 84* 

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treat   Nor.    pfd.    ......     44% 

tide    end    Lea.,    pfd...     47% 
nspr.    Copper    ........     44    . 


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LOCAL  STOCK  QUOTATIONS 


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Alberta    Patrol    ....... 

B.  C.   Banning • 

B.    C.    Permanent 

Black  hi  rd      •  • . 

Caledonia     •• 

Canada  Copper   

Crow's  Nest    

Corona  lion    

Qranby    

Great    Weat    Perm.    ... 

Howe    Bound    

Heela   •  •  • 

Int.   Coal   , • |....< 

McOIUIvray     

Pitt    Meadears    

K anl ble r-Cartboo    

Nabob   ......    »•■«..... 

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MESSRS.  STEWART  WILLIAMS 
JrCO. 

Duly  Instructed,  will  sell  by  Public 
Auction  fn  the  dining-  room)  at  the  Old 
Brown  Jug,  Government  Street,  on 
Tuesday.  December  18th.  at  I  o'clock, 
over  too  pairs  Men's  and  Women's 
Hoots.  Bhoee  and  Oum  Boots,  sttso  a 
small  line  of  Underclothing. 
On  v low  tomorrow. 

•TIWAftT  WILLOWS 

The  Auctioneer 

Phone  ISa*.  410  Sayward  Block. 


GREENWOOD 

As 


John  Bdtrtholornew 

4»eo4alb»   Baa  B4  eT  8UBB-4B4ABB  and 
«dwa».   .essfst  ft8B8rrrtTBB    ta    taip    week. 

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•a ■'——      »4    e«l*UnV  osfe 

f araltara    sev«al    <un(n«.    iik. 


Be  letter  ta  tke  Bdttsr  wUi  be  IW'MI 
•seas*  oVW  Ola  peeper  aigaamra  sad  SB- 
asess  o<  the  wrtte*.  Tkea  nil.  admit,  at 
ae  isssptlsae 

>  i  .    hi  - 

A  Woman's  Vlewpe4at 
Sir.— Hhottld  this  letter  be  published 
In  Sunday's  paper  it  may  help  one  or 
many  to '  choose  their  randldstc  in 
the  coming  election.  After  listening 
to  the  Jjaborites  one  hi  almost  inclined 
to  vote  for  their  member.  Then  you 
meet  a  Libera!  and  make  up  your 
mind  tb  favor  Laurler.  Yon  go  and 
listen  to  rousing  speeches  from  the 
Unionist  platform.  Between  them  all 
one  feels  uke  the  man  with-  bis  donkey. 
The  way  I  decided  to  do  was  to  sit 
down  and  ask  myself  what  the  Borden 
Government  had  done  for  tne?  i    ■ 

My  husband  has  been  In  the  army 
close  OB  th-reo,  years,  and  •  during  all 
that  time  - 1  '.have  never  once  bad  to 
appeal  to  Ottawa  for  my  allowance.' 
My  nephew  was  sent  back  from 
England  as  under  age  and  on  arriving 
In  Canada  was  given  a  suit  of  clothes 
and  over  S40  In  cash  along  with  bia 
discharge,  syid  since  then  he  has 
received  about  $90  in  three  payments 
from  the  Government,  besides  having 
Jobs  thrown  at  him. 

The  soldiers''  ^dependants  were  re- 
quested to  notify  headquarters  If  their 
payments  were  satisfactory  and 
sufficient.  0n  account  of  the  present 
prices  .we  are1  to 'receive  an  extra  $5 
per .  month.  That  la  fair.  Is  it  not? 
>  The  pensions  are  also  raised.       •  • 

I  was  talking  to  a  French-Canadian 
and  he  tdld  me  with  tears1  in  hie  eyes 
that  returned  soldiers  were  -borrowing 
Ave  cents  of  him  to  get  a  meal.  He 
•aid  ilJ.BBB.gJt'  the  poor  man  that 
were  compelled  to  Bght  and  the  rich 
man  could  bribe  the  doctor  to  be  turned 
sown.  He  also  said  the  Germans  were 
not  mora  barbarous  than  the  English 
and  why  should  the  Canadians  be 
forced  to  go  over  there  and  light  people 
they  had  never  seen 7 
'  J-  told'  him  to  listen  to-  me,  as  one 
tale*  was  good  until  another  wad  heard 
and  evidently  be  wae  misinformed. 
After  explaining  to  him  what  the 
Borden  Government .  had  .dooei  for' 
me  and  mine  and  that  my  husband 
told  me  they  got  plenty  to  eat  and 
smoke  -  la"  France  and  -that '  he  -'  bad 
everything  be  wanted;  in  fact- ha  men- 
tioned In  one  letter  that  he  was. glad 
to  get  back  to  France  to  got  a- good 
cup  of  tea  after  having  leave,  this' 
poor,  deluded  French-CanadlaB.  turned 
round  and  said:  "Well,  some  people 
seem  to  be  favored.". 

I  left . feeling  sorry  that  this  kind- 
hearted  man  should  be  laboring  under 
such  a  wrong  Impression  and- 'felt 
doubly  sorry  to  think  his  sentiments 
were  shared  by  all  his  countrymen.  ', 

On  the  other  hand,  my  eyes  were 
opened.  I  could  plainly  see  what  a 
terrible  thing  It  will  be  for  Canada 
if  Sir  Wilfrid  Laurler  gets  In. 

The  kickers  are.  and  always  will 
be.  with  us. 

AMY   LOUISE  JOHNSON. 

040  Fort  Street.  Victoria,  B.C., 
Doc.  15.  1017. 

Hlr, — In  answer  to  Major  Harvey's 
statement  made  on  a  public  platform 
at  Ladysmith,  stating  that  I  was 
commisloned  to  purchase  horses  for 
Lieut-Col.  Joseph  Boyle  to  the  es- 
tent  of  S10.000.  f  wish  to  state  that 
this  is  absolutely  incorrect  and  mis- 
leading. I  ask  Major  Harvey  to 
apologise  through  the  press  or  to 
prove  bia  charge. 

I  bad  on  my  farm  at  Somas  Prairie 
two  hundred  bead  of  horses  when  the 
war  broke  out.  Capt.  Nott,  who  was 
in  charge  of  the  Boyle  contingent, 
and  Lieut. -Col.  Joseph  Boyle's  solicitor, 
along  with  a  veterinary  surgeon,  came 
to  my  farm,  picked  sixty  head  of 
horses  out  of  a  bunch  of  two  hundred 
head,  and  they  were  purchased  at 
that  time.  These  sixty  head  were 
tied  up  and  their  tails  docked  so  that 
they  could  bo  Identified  again.  They 
were  not  paid  for  at  that  time.  I  was 
promised  a  cheque  the  next  day  and 
Capt.  Nott  was  to  take  delivery  of 
them.  I  was  then  instructed  to  have 
them  driven  in  to  Vancouver,  where 
I  was  to  receive  the  money.  Six 
thousand  dollars  waa  placed  In  the 
Bank  of  British  North  America  to 
meet  the  payment,  but  afterwards 
withdrawn,  so  therefore  I  refused  to 
deliver  them  to  the  barracks,  as  I 
knew  Lieut. -Col.  gToseph  Boyle  waa  in 
1  the  Yukon.  I  had  these  horses  deliv- 
ered to  P.  Burns  A  Co. 's  packing  house, 
where  they  remained  for  twelve  days 
in  a  corral.  After  feeding  them  there 
for  that  time  I  received  •  oheque  for 
the  sixty  head  and  Capt.  Nott  took 
delivery  of  the*  horses  at  the  corral. 

Three  weeks  after  having  accepted 
the  sixty  head,  he  picked  out  another 
seventeen  head  and  asked  of  me  the 
privilege  of  picking  seventeen  head  out 
of  the  remainder  at  the  farm.  Not  being 
able  to  find  seventeen  head  at  the 
farm  that  suited  him,  twelve  head  from 
the  Colony  Farm  were  chosen  by  him 
and  I  paid  for  them.  But  out  of  the 
twelve  head  bought  at  the  Colony 
Farm,  although  guaranteed  to  be 
serviceabty  sound  by  Dr.  McKay. 
who  waa  there  and  In  charge  of  the 
.farm  under  the  Conservative  Govern- 
ment, ten  of  these  horses  were  rejected 
and  only  two  passed  Inspection.  I 
waa  compelled  to  accept  them  from 
the. Conservative  Government,  as  they 
refused  to  replace  any  of  them.  I 
afterwards  took  them  to  Alberta, 
where  I  sold  them  at  a  loss. 

I  wou'd  like  to  ask  Major  Harvey 
why  he  kt  able  to.  discuss  politics  on 
a  public  platform  and  wearing  the 
King's  uniform,  when  his  subordinates 
would  be  put  In  the  guard-bouse  If 
they  attempted  to  speak  on  my  be- 
half. I  have  had  a  number  of  men  In 
uniform  state  to  me  that  they  would 
like  to  speak  for  me.  but  as  it  was 
against  the  rules  to  discuss  politics  in 
any  way  la  the  army,  they  are  deprived 
of  that  privilege. 

That  It  not  British  fair  play. 

H.    A.    8TEWART. 

Liberal  candidate  for  N  anal  mo,  Vic- 
toria, B.  Q..  Dec  1&.  1017. 


bag  the  ,AllaMTtte  tts 

class  dining  saloon  wag.  •prfsBB|  fit- 
ted up  for  the  sick  aiis)  wounded 
it  also  I  find  that  the-  officers 


la  taw  earning:  rises 
there  were  many  Wwand- 
ad  among  them.  I  might  ala* 
tor  Mrs.  OeJtsfcott's  lafetmatJoV  th*l 


Mr^-Ia  poor  kerne  of  the  7th  Inst, 
there  at  a  letter  under  the  akwve 
»"■■«—  from  a  Mrs.  Oaknhat.  There 
wro  ceta>  statements  v;»iu,  shosiM 
not  go  BnehsBangsa.  as  they  are  mle> 
teedlag  and  likely  to  oaose  harm,    la 

thegr  oro  made  la  igworaBoe.  i  refer. 
sir.  to  the  statement  that  "the  gnawed 
aad  crippled  soldiers  are  huddled  m 
the)  Stereos  of  the  veswoht  like  ent- 
ile, while  officers  bad  the  •004.'*  From 
Brat-hand  Information  that  I  havs  ■ 
ami  thai  ew  one  of 


sre  sagnlsi-  hospital  stripe  twa 
nrng  fr  >  11  England  to  Otauullekr  ports 
in  which  the  worst  cases  are  conveyed. 
This  she  ought  surely  to  be  aware 
of.  Farther,  it  would  be  Jropoaetbk*  to 
give  all  the  Wa  cabin  aooemmoda- 
1  tion.  sa  It  is  very  obvious  only  a  small 
number  oould  he  carried -if  none  were 
to  occupy  the  sfawrage.  My  reason  for 
answswing  the-  criticism  In  Mrs.  Oak- 
shotfs  lette*  Is  that  there  are  too 
many  red-herrings  being  drawn  acton 
the  trajl  of  the  ixme  character  aa 
this  one  In  an  attempt  to  cloud  the 
maio  issue.  And  I  would  like  to  ask 
her,  as  a  father  having  two  sons  at 
the  front,  one  of  whom  went  over- 
seas from  here -as  a  private  *  nearly 
three  years  ago  and  who  took  part 
In  many  of  the  great  battles  In  Flan- 
ders in  1816.  aa  a  private  In  the  7th 
B.  C.  Battalion,  and  is  still  In  the 
front  line.  If  she  thinks  that  the  peo- 
ple of  Quebec,  who  will  hustle  the 
wounded  soldiers  off  the  streets  of 
their  cities  and  Jeer  at  the  returning 
men,  and  their  leaders,  who  are  op- 
posed to  any  sort  of  compulsory  ser- 
vice or  militarism,  will  do  aa  muoh 
for  the  returned  men.  British  soldiers, 
as  the  Unionist  Government?  No.  sir, 
it  will  be  a  bad  day  for  the  wounded 
or  returned  men  If  Laurler  gets  Into 
power,  which  means,  the  pro-German 
Bourasse  and  Quebec  in  control  of  the 
Government  of  Canada.  Any  people 
who  will  not  do  their  share  to  sup- 
port the  great  cause  of  the  Allies  and 
fight  for  the  country  which  gives 
them  protection  and  special  privileges 
not  enjoyed  by  any  other  peoples  of 
the  world  and  will  not  voluntarily 
rise  to  the  succor  of  their  kinsmen  and 
the  nation  from  which  they  sprang, 
and  whose  leaders  are  exploiting  for 
miserable  party  advantage  the  chiv- 
alry of  the  French  nation  cannot  be 
relied  upon  to  treat  with  justice  or 
liberality  the  British  men  or  their 
dependants  who  went  to  fight  and 
suffer  for  them.  For  the  sake  of  this 
great  land  and  the  Empire  to  which 
wa  belong  we  must  forego  for  the 
present  time  all  party  allegiance  and 
prejudice  and  follow  the  big  men  of 
both  parties  who  have  put  country 
before  party  and  formed  the  Union 
Government  for  the  period  of  the  war. 
Support  the  men  who  are  fighting 
for  us  and  calling  for  reinforcements 
at  ones;  surely  they  deserve  to  be 
obeyed  rather  than  the  commanda  of 
mere  politicians  who  never  made  any 
sacrifice  for  then-  country  In  my 
humble  opinion,  sir,  this  Is  the  most, 
momentous  crisis  In  the  history  of 
Canada.  The  result  of  the  election.  In 
Canada  will  spell  future  glory  or  dis- 
grace. If  we  desert  our  men  at  this 
hour,  future  generations  will  curse' 
the  men  who .  did  not  support  the 
Government  which  did  Its  best,  to 
bring  about  union  In  Canada  and  the 
enforcement  of  the  Compulsory  Serv- 
ice Act,  which  is  the  only  fair  and 
democratic  manner  that  could  pos- 
sibly raise  the  necessary  men.-. 

The  course  la  clear,  It  is  our  duty 
to  support  the  boys  In  the  trenches 


•b^^*>  ** 

human    fkeUag.     aad     not    1 
by  a  desire  to  shield  a  relative 

Is  bOBWd  to  vote  Unionist  in 


H 


_  who  have  gone,  gaunt 
and  red-eyed,  are  holding  the  bp 
devilled  Hun  by  the  throat,  with 
iron  resolution,  on  a  Bold  or  hard- 
ship aad  horror;  their  number  are 
dwindling,  they  look  behind  them 
for  help,  and  while  the  Unionist 
policy  assures  them  of  it.  Sir  Wilfrid. 
of  whom  I  say  nothing  worse  then 
that  he  has  grown  old  and  mistaken 
the  path.  •  has  wedded  himself  to  a 
policy  which  would  doom  the  Sower 
of  the  race  to  gradual  extinction. 

I  read  in  the  press  a  pathetic  appeal, 
from  one  of  the  few  remaining  men 
of  the  First  Contingent,  for  furlough 
to  visit  their  homes,  but  which  is 
denied  them  because  those  here,  equally 
able  to  fight,  are  herding  with  the 
women.  Thousands  of  the  gallant 
fellows  who  first  "Flung  the  oriflame, 
to  the  sun,"  are  worn  and  cannot  get 
a  little  time  for  recupeeaUon  for  the 
same  reason.  I  myself  have  a  sob 
who  enlisted  when  little  more  than 
sixteen,  and  marched  merrily,  away 
to  be  pronounced  unfit  for  further 
foreign  service  by  a  medical  board 
before  he  had  qualified  by  age  for 
military  service.  Eighteen  months 
endurance  of  the  strain  of  the  line  or 
battle,  unbroken  by  furlough,  did  that 
ror  him.  Furlough  was  repeatedly 
promised,  but  always  the  shortage 
of  men  prevented  his  getting  it.  And 
he  was  no  weakling  either.  At  the 
•age  of  eighteen  he  was  recommended 
for  a  commission  for  good  service  in 
the  field,  but  did  not  get  it.  perhaps 
because  of  his  age.  although  his  military 
record  was  clear;  and  be  was-  also 
recommended  ror  borne  recognition 
or  service  at  the  battle  or  Vimy  Ridge, 
where  he  was  one  ot  tour  survivors 
out  or  a  party  or  eleven  men  and  an 
officer  who  "went  over  the  top 
with  the  infantry  on  artillery  duty, 
but  be  has  not  so  far  received  It, 
although  It  may  come  yet.  5ub**" 
quently  he  was  wounded  and  bad  a 
hard  struggle  ror  life;  but  he  was  worn 
out  with  eighteen  months  of  war  fare 
unrelieved  by  any  furlough,  because 
the  ignoble  men  of  Canada  shirked 
the  course  taken  by  the  nobler  Can- 
adians who  went  to  the  Inferno  as  to 

a  feast.  .._..,.  . n.. 

Instead,  of  having  a  brief  for  tne 
Administration  I  have  my  grievances 
against  It  on  the  boy's  account,  so 
I  can  say.  disinterestedly,  that  If  a 
gang*  or  criminals  were  to  seek  support 
ror  office  under  pledge  or  giving  Im- 
mediate help  to  our  war-worn  veterans, 
and    a    company    or    archangels    also 

sought  It  on  a  policy  which  would 
entail  the  leaving  or  these  heroes  to 
their,  fate,  It  would  be  our  Imperative 
duty  to  cast  our  votes  for  the  "gaol- 

blrdo."  .  . 

In  the  press  I  toe  a  conspicuously 

printed  advertisement: " 

"A  Laurler  Victory  in  Canada  would 
be  celebrated  in  Germany." 

Are  we  to  set  their  Joy-bells  ringing, 
and  send  greeting  to  our  brother 
at  the  front: 

"A  melancholy  Christmas  and  a 
despondent  New  Year." 

S.    G.  TETHERSTON. 

"Woodlands."  Cedar  Vale,  Victoria, 
B.C..  Dec.  15.  1017. 


We  have  a  caadidate  who  has 

contdaoeo  of  aU  fair  thinking  of 
ho  rserssuats  the  views  of  1 
•Canadians  Ho  ts  Identified  with  a 
policy  that  will  give  succor,  assistance 
aad  reinforcements  for  oar  lads  at 
the  frorft.  He  represents  all  that  to 
clean,  honest,  and  right  la  politics, 
and  It  behooves  the  citlsens  or  Victoria 
to  get  out  and  bring  thou*  friends  to 
the  poll,  aad  Dr.  Toimie  will  be  assured 
of  a  thumping  majority. 

We  are  anxious  for  our  friends  and 
supporters  to  see  tbat  those  who  have 
not  given  their  names  to  the  enumera- 
tors, go  to  the  polling  booths  and  use 
their  franchise.  If  not  registered  now 
they  can  vote  by  making  application 
ot  the  polling  booth. 

Again  we  ask  that  all  those  who  can, 
to  come  to  the  Committee  Rooms 
adjoining  the  Polling  Station  and  look 
over  the  list  «of  those  who  have  not 
polled  and  assist  us  In  bringing  them 
to  the  polls. 

MISS  CATHERINE  McGBAW.  chair- 
man, Ward  I;  BEAUMONT  BOGGS. 

chairman.   Ward   I,    See.   2:   A.    R. 

WADE,  chairman.  Ward  I,   Sec.   1; 

A.    T.    ABBEY,    chairman.     Ward 

1.   Sec.  4;  MRS.  J.   W.   WALKER. 

chairman.    Ward    I,    Sec.    6;   J.    L. 

LEIGH,    chairman,    Ward    I,    Sec. 

6;   D.    S.   GRAY,   secretary.    Ward 

I,  Sec.  7. 
Union  "Committee    Rooms,     Belmont 

Blocks.  Victoria.  B.C.,  Dec. .  10, 
1017. 


C.P.R.  TRAIN  SERVICE 

WILL  BE  REDUCED 


Only      One     Transcontinental      Dally      Each 
Way    Prom    January    1    During 
Bister 


they  want  relief,  and  the  only  way  to 
provide  men  in  the  shortest  possible 
time  Is  by  conscription,  therefore  let 
us  do  our  duty  as  they  are  nobly 
doing  theirs. 

.0  .  •         4H.  C.  B.  BAGSHAWB. 
1034' Richardson    "street,     Victoria 
B.  C.  Dec.  14,  1817. 

The  Patriotic  Duty 

Sir, — Though  Conservative  t  am 
not  a  Bordenite.  Prior  to  the  war  I 
exchanged  buffets  with  many  of  the 
party,  and  in  the  press  I  at.  different 
times  tried  to  rub  salt  Into  Its  wounds. 


Ward  One's  Bequest 

8ir.-r-May  we  use  your  columns  to 
request  the  assistance  of  all  the  men 
»nd  women.  In  Victoria.  West  and 
Ward  One  to  morrow,  Monday,  for 
the  purpose  of  electing  Dr.  Toimie  at 
the  top  or  the  poll. 

Indifference,  apathy  and  cocksured- 
ness  has  lost  more  elections  than  any- 
thing else,  and  we  particularly  request 
the  assistance  of  every  man  and  woman 
In  the  ward.  We  not  only  want  them 
to  vote  themselves  as  early  as  pos- 
sible, but  to  "line  to  the  committer 
rooms,  look  up  thq  list  of  the* 3  who 


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securities^*:  Dominion,  8;  t"Url«. 
and   others. 

Bonds  of  140  and  up — Half-yearly   Interest  coupons  attached. 
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Pacific  Division  of  the  C.  P.  R.  will 
have  only  one  transcontinental  dally 
train  each  way  from  January  1  on 
during  the  remainder  of  the  Winter. 
During  Summer  months  three  cross- 
country trains  operate  on  the  C.  P.  K., 
the  Soo  trains,,  Imperial  Limited  and 
Toronto  expresses.  The  Soo  flyers 
were  dropped,  however,  when  tha 
Winter  time-table  cams  into  effect  In 
October.  Announcement  was  made  to- 
day that  at  the  first  of  the  year  the 
Toronto  expresses  would  run  only  to 
and  from  Calgary  east 

The.  two  trains  to  be  taken  off  here 
are,No.  S,  which  arrives  at  10:05  p.  m., 
and  No.  4,  which  leaves  at  8:80  a.  ra. 
The  Imperial  Limited,  No.  I,  will  con- 
tinue to  arrive  as  usual  at  9:45  a.  m., 
No.  2  leaving  at  8  p.  m. 

VBR/NON,  Dec.  IS. — Superintendent 
Peters,  of  the  C.  P.  XL,  who  visited 
the  Okanagan  this  week,  announced 
that  after  January  1  the  dally  train 
service  from  CNcamous  to  Okanagan 
Landing  will  be  reduced  to  three 
trains  a  week.  A  similar  reduction 
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the  steamship  service,  on  Okanagan 
Lake.  On  alternate  days  mail  will  be 
brought  in  over  tha  Kettle  Valley  line 
via  Penticton.  This  arrangement  will 
only  apply  to  the  Winter  months  and 
daily  trains  will  be  resumed  In  the 
Spring.  "We  are  driven  by  Impera- 
tive necessity  to  make  this  reduction," 
said  Mr.  Patera  "War  measures  re- 
garding transportation  have  forced 
the  railways  to  prune  down  all  serv- 
ices in  the  most  severe  manner.  On 
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Vancouver  we  will  cut  Nos.  S  and  4 
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,  '    FIRE  INSURANCE 

X   general   Fire   Business   transacted;  Automobiles,  Personal 
Accident,  Sickness,  Liability,  Guarantee,  etc. 

1.  M  WATSON  INS.  AGENCIIS   LTD..   Ca..   Afts.,  Vsbssbost,  B.C 


Union  ofr  British  Banks 
LONDON,  Deo.  16. — Tha  latest  in 
the  series  of  amalgamations  ot  prom- 
inent British  banks  la  the  fusion  of 
tha  National  Provincial  Bank  of  Eng- 
land and  the  Union  Bank  of  London 
and  Smith's  Bank.  Financial  editors 
of  the  moraine*  newspapers  describe 
the  amalgamation  aa  a  development 
of  exceptional  Importance  and  the 
greatest  event  of  its  kind  in  the  his- 
tory of  banking  In  Great  Britain,  both 
in  point  of  else  arid  consequence.  The 
bank's  new  title  will  bo  the  National 
Provincial  A  Union  Bank,  and  It  will 
nave  total  deposit*  of  about  £170.000,- 
000. 


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Bank  of  Montreal  is  prepared 
to  receive  deposits  of  $1.00 
and  upwards,  that  may  bo 
converted.  0t  they  accu- 
mulate with  interest,  into 
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torvieo  in  the  making  of  txifleotioait 
to  Merchants  nod  ManuCacturcrs. 


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A.  »L<«ftE*N, 


Wholesale  Importers 


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Iron,  Steel,  hardware,  Valves,  Gas 
Engines,  Mining  Supplies,  Galvan- 
ized  Black  Pipe  and  Fittings,  Pack- 
ing (Dodd^),  Gardening  Tools, 

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Blacksmith's  Supplies,  Blacksmith's 
Coal  (Ajax,  Imported),  Pumps 
Pumping  Outfits,  Saws,  Hose,  Etc. 


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THE  TVATT  V  COLONIST.  VICTORIA.  B.C.  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  i6,  1917 


ONE-ONE 

Our  Classified  Ad 
Representative  will 
call  and  quote  tpe- 
cial  contract  rates 
for  space  in  there 
columns. 

Phone  Orders 
Until  9  P.  M. 


Meiroeeiit 
Dirrti      OeJAea^*^Sa~Sen*i        onhnolj 

7:»»  p.m..  The  ruw,  ~m  fMtmmWr*" 

Splendid    music    by    large    ebolr.      Strangers 
1   heartily   Invited.       


flt  Andrew's  Church— Bev.  W.  i«Ht 
Clay.  D^TE.  mtataur.  service  ted^y:  if 
■.*::  public  worship.  "Against  the  Lfght"; 
12:15  p.sa,.  adult  bible  class:  1:M  p.m., 
Sebe.th  'school;  7  :I0  P"^.  »"■»•  worship. 
"Jam—  lam  In  Christian  Hands."  shifts: 
IMuin  Longfl.ld  and  Ofiit  aad  Mr.  D. 
C.    Hughes.      Public   invited. 


Historic.  Prophetic,  sad"  "f»M«*«»"  *•*•*, 
canoe  of  Thin  Capture  by  Britain.  Special 
music  by  •  Isrge  tdanlr.  *o«oUsfs.  ^»**"* 
and  strangers  specially-  Invited.    Co—  — ny. 

St.  Colombo  Church.  MltohsU  end  Oranlts 
Streets.  Oak  Bay — The  pastor,  Bar.  Thomas 
a  B*yneVwl!lpw««ch  in  "The  Iron  Onto." 
St  XI  a!m..  w/wT-Th.  Lent  Christ."  nt 
7:10  p.m.  All  welcome.  Oak  Bay  residents 
specially  lnvitoa     Sunday  school.  1:10  p-m. 

at.  Paul's  Military  and  Naval  Charon. 
Victoria  Wwt-Ttki  ear  4  ar  I  H  Hoary 
Street.  DV.  Maclean  preacher:  H:*0,  A 
Light  That  Shinsth  in  a  Dark  Place";  7:10, 
"The   Stone   Which    the   Builder*   Rejected. * 

I  I  I  ■  I  i   !  * • I  = 

CLASSIFIED  ADVERTISING 


grammar, 

(prellmlnarr  aad  J«mJ*r>' 

(Junior).  Latin  Ipronmlasrr). 
preSmarrTT^draiHa*,  preliminary 
^  and  irtthmetie.  state  aalary.  aaallS- 
cstleae  and  one.  Duties  ta  >■""*■** 
January  farm,  ^ppUcuUoos  ta  *e  (at  aner 
before  D  scomber  II.  HIT.  t  «•  *>raje. 
Secretary   Ladrsmlth   School 


FARMS  AND  GARDENS 


WANTBD— Assistant  maater  la  private 
ocbeMLJCngtieh  pubMc  echool  and  O.  W. 
Veteran  p*sf  erred;  datlea  commence  at 
KwYee/  Apply,  atatlns  quuJWcutlon  »1 
•alary    required.     Box    Hi,    Colonist 


ROCKLAND  Avenue;  •peolej  tony  pert; 


A 

Co..  Belmont 


rge  lot,  MiWl;  price  »»»•.     Croon  * 
t  House. 

»y.     with 
Baa  m. 


WATERFRONT     lot.     Shoal     ■ 
•mail  house,  ehoap  (or  cash. 
Colonlat.  


HOUSES  FOR  SALE 


CLASSIFIED  ADVERTISIWC 


•oeh    rneertlen.    tear 
■■•a  a  word  a  Veek  or  a  daUar  a  lies  a 

ZZr.  Bo  advsrUeetnent  aocopted  for  lea. 
than  twenty-Sun  centa        » 

Myth,  marriage.,  <*•«*•{_.  *"wml 
aetlcco.  la  par  war*  por  l***™*"- 

■ualnanj  or  PioCoaalansl  Cards  of  tour 
liaariVwidar.  S&JM  pn  ««*•  .  . 

Ma  advsrtlssment  oharaad  on  account  far 
lass  than  11.04.    Phone  11. 

BlRTitSsKIARBlAGES.PEATHS 


ta    Albert. 


WAWlsJ>     MAI  If  BELT 

DIOQONISMS—  "Men  da  not  understand 
one  another.  There  are  fewer  mad- 
men than  we  think."  Disson  Printing  Co.. 
7»«  Tate*  Street.  Vou  have  a  select wn  of 
personal  Christmas  Cards  today  that  you 
misat  not  have  tomorrow. 

BOOKKBBPBR  with  knowledge  of  stenog- 
raphy.    State    exBsrlenoo     and;   salary 
required.     Apply    Baa    711.    Colonist. 

iOY    to   sell    oandy.    Pantagoa    Theatre,    4 
evenings   a   week.      Apply    III    Burdett 
Avenue.  . 


„    AN    AMAJUNO    BARGAIN 

NO.   MM  Cook  Street,  corner  oe  Rockland 
Avenue— 7    roamed    modern    bungalow,- 
in  eseellont  repair;  lot  MxlSO.    Price  •«.•••. 

on  Unni  

P.  B.  BBOWM  1111  BROAO  BTBBBT 

Phono  1071 


BTOCK  ranch  on  Mainland,  fully  equipped, 
l.set  aoroa.  part  omittvated,  ovar  7.M0 
acres  leaned  and  adjoining  IS  miles  foreot 
reserve.  Phr  aala  aa  going  concara.  la- 
eludtnv  stock.  Implement*  and  machinery. 
Par   partwalara  apply   Box   lot.   Colonist. 


TOO*  llo  >  raa  Deveaport  Dmky.  M  in 
JT  gauge;  *•  damp  oars  and  •  hvp.  up 
right     bolUr.       Phene     lt«I.       »SS    Say  wax. 


F°hV«!wwara 

all   aearlv   new. 


ard 


munch,    MSB;    14 

•aWir* 


AUTUOB1ZBD    «a    take    subsorlpilona    far 
all    newspapers,    weokllea 


•lnes   publUhed  la  any   part   of  tha   warld. 
Newton   Adv.rtUing    Ageacy.    -»-*-»    Wlaah 

Btd»     Phane   His.    Vlotarta,    B.    C 


LADT  will  call  and  bay  all  your  big*- 


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INTERNATIONAL  Correspondence  Schools. 
11X1  Douglas,  corner  Yates  ana  Doa»iaa, 
Phone    1IISO.     Opoa    I   As*,    to    II   BBSj 


M^ 


AN  lor 


raneh.    XL  W.  Prlea,  Royal  Oak 


WANTBD— Pint   class   tide   barrel   cooper. 
Apply    Sweeney    Cooperage    Co.,    Ltd., 
Victoria  Wast.  


Johnston,    sevi    *«»*7-.-"-i-  £«»  fli 
third  son  nf  Mr,  and  Mra   T.   Mercer   <ts 

Vancouver   Street. 


-OTT— CARDOW— At    Victoria    B.    C.. 

SEflt    Wtht  Bov,   A.    S.    ColwoU. 

•wnito'  m'  ShaVoott.    C   P.    A.    B    C„ 

,  Vera  mTCarlaw,  oldoot  daughtor  ot  W. 

W.  Carlow,  of  this  olty. 


at  St. 
I»j,     Oortrude, 
H.  P.   Bourne. 
mourn   her 


DBATftS 

moilRNK — On      tha     14th     Instnnt, 

JoaophVHospltal     (suddenly),     Gertrude, 
the   dearly  beloved   wife  of  H.  * 
of    Ksqulroalt.      She   leaves    torn 
lissT^bealdas   her  husband   and    two   small 
eMUlren      a    sistsr,     Mrs.     H.     Webster,    o£ 

Sad   one    brother,     onacUve     sorvlco     In 

Prance. 

Funeral  will  take  place  at  1:11  P."..*"; 
day,  from   B.   C.   Funeral   Parlors;  Interment 

i  Ross  Bay  Cemetery.  BnsUsh  and  Swift 
Current  papers  please  copy. 

■TNBBSHAW— On  December  II,  1117,  at  the 
ruXence,    104!   SutleJ  Street,  Robert  Henry 
Slhaw.   a  native  of  Scarborough.   Eng- 
land,  aged  it  yaara, 
Tha  funeral  will  taha  place  from  the  B.  C. 

ruaorai    Chapel,    on    Monday,    December    17. 

g3Tl»  p.m..  trier*  aoPrkso  wUl  ha  hold.    Xn- 

terment  In  Ross  Bay  Cemetery. 


WANTED — Carpenters,  bricklayers, 
laborers.  Canadian  Exploslvoe,  Ltd., 
James  Island.-  Apply  Office.  Arcade  Bldg., 
Government  Street,   Victoria. 

WANTED — A  first-class  experienced  ac- 
countant, with  experience  in  hardware 
and  factory  accounts;  a  man  of  middle  ago 
preferred.  Writ*  stating  experience,  and 
give  local  references  to  character.  Box  671. 
Colonist. 


WANTED— Cylinder 
Colonist. 


proaafeeder,    at    The 


WANTED — Smart    boy    to    drive      grocery 
wagon.     Address  Box  !»o.  Colonist. 

WANTBD— Two      strong      boys.        Apply 
B.  A.   Paint  Co.,   Ltd.,   Laurel  Point. 

•  10  REWARD  will  be  paid  for  Information 

#  leading  to   tho   Identity  of  the  car  con- 
taining  four  men   speeding  along  tho  Baaa 

December    ». 


ion    Bond    at    1:10    p, 
(SI.   Colonist. 


Boa 


WANTED—FEMALE  HELP 

AT   once,    willing)  girl   or   woman,    general 
house  work    and    assist    with    children; 


ANNOUNCEMENTS 


Theoeophlcal  Soalety  —  V««*»f«*  m,!?*"^ 
fir  Belmont  House.  ^osldoatjMrn,  M. 
King*  ll«I  Caledonia  Avenue.  Open  dally 
from  I  to  S  p.m.,  when  information  as  to 
meetings,  etc.,  may  be  obtained^  and  books 
CrrowSd'  f»»  thollbirary.  Communlc.- 
tlons  may  be  addressed  to  Mr.  W.  B,  Pease, 
James   Bay   Hotel. 

i»dae   Britannia.    No.    ill,    L.    O.    B.    A., 

r^*7n    aldofThe    Halifax    Relief    Fund. 
of.  P.  Hall  jNortB  Park,  a  treat ,on  Tuoo 


lng'»  1 
Tfohats 


anuary  1,  HIS.     Buffet  supper;  dano- 
titl    I*     Professor   Heaton's   orchestra. 


I0o   oaoh. 


Will  the  doctor  who  attended  boy  injured 
by  auto  accident  about  4:10  p.m.  Thursday. 
phono   4441LT 

Orand  novelty  dance  under  the  auaplcea 
af  B.  C.  Federation  ot  Labor,  Thursday, 
December  It.  at  the  Hippodrome  Hall. 
Vliw  Street  s  cash  prises  *».  Havs  you 
danced  the  wish  two-step  ?  A  great  time 
promised.     Tickets    10c     Orchestra. 

A  graat  crow*  will  attend  Hamsterley 
Farm  Stall,  Public  Market,  to  buy  tho 
children's  Xmae  chocolate  boSea  Specially 
attractive,  now  and  original.  *0c  each. 
Also  upstair*  In  Mahon  Black,  Government 
Street.    Boo  oar  sign  on  doorway. 

Tho  Ladlus*  Auxiliary  af  St  Andrew's 
Society's  next  whist  drive,  at  Mra. 
Stephens,  corner  Bay  and  First.  Wednes- 
day? 11th.  Procaeda  tor  soldiers'  comforts. 
Bvarybody   welaome. 

Wltl  tho  Volunury  Ss„ioo  Corp.  moot 
an  Monday  night.  »t«,  ad  tha  Sailors' 
Club,  '  Admiral's  Baaa  Esquimau,  for  a 
Whim    drive.  e 


CHURCH  NOTICES 

AMOUCAW 

Christ  Church  Cathedral— 'Docamber  II, 
Itif :  Holy  communion,  I  and  1  a.m.  Matins, 

;  preacher.  The  Dean.  Evensong.  7; 
preacher.  The  Dean.  Men'o  bible  olasa,  4 
p.m.  Intercession  service.  Wednesday,  « 
Wat. 


sleep    In    or    home.      1111    Summit    Avenue, 
corner  Blackwood  Street.   Hillside  ear. 

BOOKKEEPER  with  knowledge  of  stenog- 
raphy.    State  experience  and  aalary  re- 
qulrod.     Apply    Box    711.    Colonlat. 

EARN  115   weekly,   spare  time,  writing  for 
newspapers,    magaslnes;   experience   un- 
necessary;    details     free. 


140,   Ht. 


Jls,  Mo. 


from     Syndicate, 


T7*OK   near   Duncan,    after   Christmas,   cap- 
JF        able    domestic    help    for    two    months; 


good   salary   lor  suitable  parson. 
Colonist. 


Box   lis. 


GIRL   for    light    housework.      Apply    lilt 
Yates    Street. 

MAN  or  woman  make  ICO  per  month, 
spare  time,  without  capital;  wo  start 
you  and  furnish  everything;  no  canvassing; 
legitimate  oportunlty;  information  free. 
Direct  Company,  401  Spring  Street,  Los 
Angeles.   Cal. 

STENOGRAPHERS — Employment  depart- 
ment; free  service;  come  and  register. 
United  Typewriter  Co..  Ltd,  Til  Fort  SL 
Phoae  4711. 


Y\7AKTBU — °>rl     for    1>sht 

v  v    must  be  fond  of  children. 


Richmond    Ave. 


housework; 
Apply   1041 


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ANTED — Salesgirl    at    lilt    Government 
Street.  


WANTED — Housemaid;  good  wages  to  ex- 
perienced person.  Apply  after  I,  to 
Mrs.  Leeder.  117  Douglas  Street,  appoalto 
Qlenehiel   lab, 

WANTBD — A  capable  gin  ror  housework, 
or  an  elderly  woman  to  whom  a  com- 
fortable homo  la  a  consideration.  Apply 
1470   Rockland  Avenue,  or  phone  1714. 

WANTED — Girl    to    mind    children    after- 
noons   and    some    evenings;    Oak    Bay. 

Phone  S71I, . 

- 

WET  nurse,  strong  woman,   to  nourish  In- 
fant;   comfortable    home;    state    terms. 
Box    111.    Colonlat. 


CROWN    REALTY 
THIS    WEEKS    SNAP 
Beautifully    built   home,    cost    la,I00;   splen- 
did   situation,    complete    In    every    particu- 
lar    U.ioo;    fvOO    oaah,    balance    arranged. 

Make    your    family    an    Xmae    gift. 
City   lota,   lioo.   |100.   H»0;    ISO   down  and 

balance    to    suit. 
Eighty    aores    and    splendid    wall    built    7- 
room  house  adjoining  tho  E.  *  N.  Railway; 
boat  and   richeat   soil   on    tho    Island. 
|7,000;    reasonable    terms. 
To    rent,    una    7 -room    house,    parlor,    dan, 
large  hall,  dlnlngroom,   two  paatrtaa,   three 
bodiooms.    ^infr     all    conveniences,    an    tho 

car   track.   Ill  month. 

If    you    havs    a    furnished    or    unfurnished 

house  wo  can  get  you  a  select   tenant,  and 

good   rent. 

CROWN     REALTY     CO. 

1101  Oovsroment  gt,     Neat  Bank  Montreal 

ALL    homeseekers,    sea    our    largo    list    or 
houses;   prices  from  $1,000  and  up;  all 
on  easy  terms.     Cross  A  Co..  Belmont  Rouse, 

APPLY    to    B.    B.    Heath.    1111    Douglas 
Street,     B»    has    a    very    choice    list    of 
bungalows    and    ho  usee    at    snap    prions. 

ATTRACTIVE    7-room    house,     large    lot; 
tor  particulars,  phono  1117. 

ORAIQDARROCH — Lovely  t-room  house, 
hot  water  heated,  hardwood  floors, 
very  modem,  good  view,  .  going  at  a  low 
price.  Apply  B.  E.  Heath,  1111  Douglas 
Street. 

FOR  Sals — Ten-room  house,  Ave  bedrooms, 
modern  In  every  particular;  will  sell 
furnished  or  unfurnished.  1017  Richardson 
Street,  or  Geo.  a  Russell,  1107  Government 
Street. 

OR    gale— Now    bungalow    with    furnace, 
Brldgman.      404     Bcoughton    Street. 


I  paid  for  aid  bicycles  and  parts  la 
\J  any  condition.  Phone  1747.  Victor 
Cycle   Works.    171    Johnson   Street. 

FOB:  aALB 

CHOICE  Basso.  Herbaceous  Plaata,  Brar- 
green  hrubs.  ata.  Oar  prloo  Us*  Is 
tree  on  eppllcatlon.  Oakland  Nursery  Co., 
a.  Ohlson.  proprietor.  1IM  Mlllatde  Avenue. 

LET  ua  collect  your  bad  accounts;  aa 
collection  no  pay.  **•  T-  _£  H?" 
Connoll.  Mercantlla  Agency.  1Z1A  Pember- 
ton  Bldg., 

LUMBER,  windows,  doors,  interior  finish. 
etc.;  olty  or  country  ardors  receive 
careful  attention.  B.  W.  Walttlngtan 
Lumbar  Co.,  LtA.  Brissa 
Phone   •«»!. 


YTtOB    Sals    Font 
Jv    rooms,    water 

MTtTX, 


TTtOB  Sale— Coauata  i 
X1  goad  oak  faraltare, 
view  from  10  am.  ta  1 
son    Road,    Cloverdale. 


>ae   4II4R. 


TJIOR     furniture     bargains 
X1     Magnet  Auction  Booms. 


call     at 
ooraer  Douglas 


and  Part, 


Dealers  ta  Mow  and 

Ooods  Bought  and  Bold  aa  Commission 
Wa  Baaa  a  flat  rang*  at 
Wilton  Carpaf 

»  f 

Special    Today: 
Axmlastar    Stair    Carpet.    Tie    par   yara 


Wa  buy 


furalture  la  any  q 


Phoae    140* 


tlty 


flat     top 
about  41x10  la-    fltam  prloe  aad  whan 
Box   loi,   Colaaiot. 


WANTED— Old  copper,  brass,  atno.  lead 
bottles,  eacha,  rubber,  etc.  Wa  hay  aag 
sell  everything  aad  anything.  Phone  1110. 
City  Junk  Company.  B.  Aaroneon.  It! 
Johanna  BtraoC    Bssiaaao  phaao  I144L. 


WANTBD— A    hand-power    stump    puller. 
Baa    71».    Colonist 


TTjB    pay    tap   prices   tar    clothing,    furni- 
T»    tara,   stoves,  aid  teeth,   anything.    ' 


any   address.     Phono   till. 


Call 


Sale— Peerless      140-ass 
•10;    stylish    four-seated    Shetland 
carriage    and    harness.     III.    Gregory. 
stream 


ITvOB 
JP      II 


sSi3: 


t^OH    Sale — eleven   saU-olltng    11-iaua   drag 

r    koogsra   » l-io 


TTtOUR-hols    oook    stovs 

J    daalota.     Apply   evenings,    »«■   VUw. 

TJtOB  SALE — I-taa  Aloa  trwak,  H.O 
J?  tan  Peerless  Uuck.  U.I00;  1111 
land.  1171.  Tha  above  oars  are  equipped 
with  good  Urea  and  In.flrm-oUMa  running 
,  ardor.  Wanted  to  hoy.  ItU  CadllUc;  must 
1  ha  cheap.  MotropoUtaa  Oarage.  Til  Vlev. 
Street.      Phone  1077. 

GOOD    gent'a    and    girl's    bicycles.       Hit 
Douglas   Btreot.     Phono   11  HO. 

nAlUQl    with    gas    ti 
UTmil      Telephoae    1HTU 


LIME    Fertiliser    far      garden 
Apply    It    now.      Lime    Producers. 


Ill   Central   Block,    phoae   H01. 


N 


BW  Method  Laundry.  Ltd..  tho  sanitary 

r,     1016-17     North    Park.     L.     D.     Mo- 
BjBJgj    manderom     Telephone    1100. 

PRUNING— C       RotalUck,      411      Hlllalds 
Avenue,   phono   10411* 


Oar   representative   will   call  aa  yoa 


ypOBONTO  Saturday  Night,   the  bast 
JL   and    beat    known     weakly     In 


which   contains  authentic   news  of  ail  Pro- 
vincial  and   Dominion   affairs.     Majored   by 
man  aad  woman  alike,    in  three  aoottoas 
Editorial.    FlnaacUl    aad    Social.     Subscrip- 
tions II  par  yuar.  mailed  ta  your 
Apply    Newton   Ad*.    Ageacy.    H-4- 
Bulldlng.    Victoria, 


1-4-1  Wlaah 


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OOD  furnlturo  wanted;  bast  price,   large 


or    small    lots ;    also  jood    second-hand 


clothing. 
4410. 


Imperial,   741   Fart  Street,   phone 


ML    WILSON— General   repalra.    key-fit- 
ting, baby  buggies  repaired,  tired  put 
on   to  stay.     414   Cormorant  Street,   Market 
Building.  ' 


H. 


PAIN  TING 
jr.  J. 

Phono  HOI 


.  Kalaomlnlng, 


paperhanglng. 
Quadra. 


•pABTT 


*ltk  portable  drag  saw  would 
take  contract  to  cut  shingle  bolts  or 
rick  wood,  oto.  For  particulars  apply  to 
T.  C.  Biawklns.  Weitholme.  Vancouver 
Island. ^ 

TE7XLLS  DriUod-^Jonos  A  Rant  havs  ae- 
W  cured  competent  men.  Bstlmatea  giv- 
en on  application.     140  Comorani. 


FOR    SALE— MISCELLANEOUS 


TTEATERS 

JUL  tram    II; 


condition. 
Johi 


aad 
•earing 
111;    oaah    register. 


). 

gert  sat 
141 


One    Moat    Specialise! 
BAM     W.     POUPARD 

sasriolleinjt     In     Pratt,      That 
ertor   Fruit   Bsrvlce,     Ho 
la    ready-to-mall    ovsrssos    parcels. 
preparing  some   genuine   surprises   f 
ChrUtmaa    Glf ta 
BALMORAL    BLOCK 
'  Mil     DOUGLAS    ST. 


rriHE  Economy  Second-Hand  Store,  714 
X  Fandora,  buy  and  sell  furnlturo  at  all 
description.  Call  aad  look  ardund.  Wo  wUl 
do  our   hast    to   satisfy   you. 

f  71CTOBJA  Wood  Co.  HI  Johnson  Street. 
V  Stove  lengths  H.7S  per  cord;  half-cord. 
|I.I0.     Phane    1174. 


TO  RENT— MISCELLANEOUS 

DESK  room  la  alee  bright    front    c4tlca.  as 
gaad  aa  around   floor;   with   typewriter 
and   phone.      Apply  14   Winch   Building. 


MODERN,    ftre-proof    offices    centrally    lo- 
cated,  including  beat,   light,   water  and 
Janitor  service:  rente  reasonable.  Apply  Tho 


WANT   TO  RENT— MISCELLANEOUS 


WANTED    ta    rant,    good 
mom  ha,    by    responsible    party, 


piano    tor    tow 
Phono 


Mr.    Stout.    No.    II. 


ANTED   ta  Boat— Full  slse   English   bil- 
liard     table.        Apply 


w 

willows,  or  phono  III 


Officers'      M« 


What  wa  have  la 

SANDRINGHAM 

British  Toy  House. 

Everything    tor   tho    children. 

Til  Fort  Struct  Phaao  tIT 


W*" 


FERRIS- 


SECOND-HAND 
BOOMS 


FURNITURE 


F 


poi 


7-roomed    house,    all    modern 

conveniences,    1    fireplaces,    furnace,    ce- 

"  lock    from    car    line. 

_  jot  II  a   HI.     Apply 

Owner,   1171   Pandora.     Phone  4111. 

don 


tnent 


modern      bungalow,      Medina 
street,    James    Bay.      Low    taxes,     easy 
terms. 


T7UVE-room 


Address.   Box  SIS,   Colonist. 


FOR     Sale — 4 -room    bungalow,     bath    and 
pantry.    In    city;    clear    title.      Address 
Owner,   Box   S80.  Colonist. 

TJ»X>R  Sale — 4 -room  bungalow,  built  by  day 
J*       labor.  In    half-mllo_  circle;  up-to-data 


XjK»R    I 


*• 


John's   Church,    Quadra 
of  tho   "Teacl 
and  7:10  p.m. 


lui'lng~se"rvleas  of  the"" 


I  am.,  11  am 
vlt.  ■ 


Street — Coa- 
g  Mlaelon." 
All  are  In- 


W ANTED  at  Once — Responsible  woman 
for  general  housework,  family  ot  two, 
wages  |2l;  references  required.  Apply  III 
Moss  Street.  > 

WANTED— A     smart     gin;      no     children, 
1H1   Port  fltreot. 

WANTBD — Experienced    saleslady.     Apply 
Ladles'    Sample  Suit   House,   111   Yates 
Street. 


in   everything:   wen  finished;  owner  leaving 
city.     Apply   Box   490,   Colonlat. 

•6-roomed  bungalow,  modern ; 
cement  basement,  furnace  and  garage; 
clear  title;  H.SO0;  furniture  can  bo  had  at 
reasonabla  pries;  possession  at  any  tune. 
Box   187.   Colonist. ________^__ 

FIVE  roomed  furnished  modern  bungalow, 
all  conveniences;  full  sised  basement; 
lot  SOxlU;  close  to  school:  price  11.100.  For 
particulars  apply   1110,   Alblna  Street, 

GENUINE  snap;  good  4-roomod  house, 
full  basement,  cement  foundation,  mod- 
ern; good  elevation  close  to  Moss  Street 
school.  Fairfield;  price  1 2,000;  |I0I  cash, 
balance  assume  mortgage.  Dalby  A  Lawson, 
eon.   416   Fort  Btreot   (upstairs). 

HOUSE  and  Realty  Bargains — Cottage 
and  store  North  Park  Street,  half-mile 
circle;  value  14,000,  price  $1,700.  |100 cash, 
balance' lis  per  month,  without  Interest. 
Garden  lota,  with  fruit  treee.  two-mile 
circle,  1110  each,  terms.  Five-acre  farms, 
Sooke  Blver.  partly  cleared,  good  soil; 
Water  laid  on:  frontage  on  road  and  river: 
closs  to  railroad  station,  bridge,  hotel  and 
mill;  1100  per  acre,  terms.  W.  T.  Williams, 
lioi  Wharf  Street    Phono  HT. 

MODERN  now  home  with  garage.  Falr- 
fleld.  six  blocks  from  neat  office;  of- 
fered by  owner  at  sacrifice;  very  easy 
terms.     P.  O.   Box   II. 

IX    room    bungalow,    on    Selkirk    Avenue, 


1411    Douglas    Street 
SEE    OUR    WINDOWS 


For  high -class  second-hand  furniture.  In- 
laid mahogany  sideboard,  coat  1110,  ches- 
terfield In  Spanish  leather,  cosy  cornets  and 
diners,  sectional  bookcases  from  III;  Eng- 
lish walnut  boo  he  see  and  secretaire  com- 
bined. |ll;  oak  dining  acts  from  140;  very 
fine  electric  chandellere  from  $].  '  aultable 
for  dining  and  drawlngroom;  Wilton, 
Brussels  and  Axmjnstsr  carpets  tram  in 
to  Ml;  gramophones,  oaah  registers, 
kitchen   aahtneta. 

—DRY   CORDWOOD— 
•a*l   par   cord. 

CHEMAINUS    MILLWOOD.     14.00. 
Double-  load.  lOOal,    II.S0. 

FERRIS,    COMMISSION    AGENT 
Phaao   Uia 


A  LADY'S   fur   Unod 
Street 


coat.      411     Mensies 


AUCTION     prices 
oat    heater    aal 
•41    Fort    Strset 


discounted    at    closing 
Eastern    Stave    Co., 


ALL    black    soil  .  and     manure  _  delivered; 
ploughing    and    harrowing 
era!   teaming.    Phoae   nt. 


lady  wUl  anil  aad  bap  an  yaar  nigh- 


Ph 


Mra.   Hunt  Mil. 


metals,    rab- 


iTia 


s 


waterfront,  fruit  treee,  ehrubbery.  ate.; 
would  make  fine  home;  snap;  price  11,000. 
Charles   F.   Eagles.   117   Bay  ward   Block 

specialise    In     real     homo    bargains. 
Burdlck  Bros.   A  Brett    Ltd.,   Ill  Fort 
Street     * 


W^B 


^TTANTBD— A    girl 


attar 
I7HL. 


two 


loft     school 
small      children. 


to    look 
Phone 


Mary' a    Oak    Bay— Ird    la    Advent:    I 
holy  communion;  11  am,,  matins  and 

sermon:    7    p.m.,      evensong      and      sermon. 

Acting   rector,   riev.   C.   R.  littler.   B.   P. 

St  Saviour's  Church,  Victoria  West — Rev. 
R.  Council,  rector.  Morning  prayer  and 
holy  communion,  11  a.m.;  Sunday  School, 
I: M;  evening  prayer.  7  o'clock. 

Royal  JubUse  Hospital— Suaday,  the  HtU, 
aorvloe  In  memorial  chapel,  at  10:10  am.. 
ooaalstlng  ot  morning  prayer,  hymne.  and 
sermon ;    nureeo,    patient*,   members  of   hoe- 

Rltdl  staff,   and   the  general  public  living  la 
10  district   cordially   Invited. 


WANTED— Woman,    one    used    t«    house- 
work   and    children.    Ill    per    month. 
Apply    1TH    Johnson    Street 

WANTED    after    Xmaa,     lndy     halp     for 
oouatry.     Apply  giving  full  particulars 
to  Mra   Tsrburgh.   Duncan.   B.   C. 

ANTED— Girl  for   light   housework,   from 
I  to  I;  reteroneea     Phono  1411. 


Will  Ian- 


BAPTIST 


anuel,  Fernwood  car  terminus — Rev. 
Stevenson.  Morning.  11,  "Calling 
Down  Ptra  From  Heaven;  evening.  7:11. 
"Jerusalem  In  History  and  Prophecy." 
Btrangen  Invited. 


..  Church.  Yates  and  Quadra — Rev  P. 
Clifton  Parker  win  preach,  morning.  "The 
Baal  St  Security":  evening.  "Tha  Capture  of 
Jerusalem,  or  The  Cross  Over  the  Creecent" 

TwharBactu  Baptlet  Church— Pastor.  Rev. 
B.  H.  tFaat  11  am..  "The  Union  Jack  Over 
Jerusalem";  7:10  p.m..  "Preaching  and 
Hearing   Jesus."   Strangers  cordially  invited. 


WANTBD— General  servant,  small  family. 
Phone  Ilia 


WANTBD — An  apprentice  to  dussmahing. 
Phono  I10IL;   HI  Mansion  Street 

WANTBD — An    apprentice    to    drissnu br- 
ing.   Phone   IHIL.    Ill   Mensies  St 

TYTOULD  yoa  like  11.10  or  11.00  daily  at 
v V  home,  knitting  war  socks  on  auto  knit- 
ters? Experience  unnecessary.  Bend  le 
stamp,  Dept.  IOC.  Auto  Knitter  Company, 
College  Street  Toronto.  - 

eBH-llot   PAID   tor   Ideas,   suggestions  antl- 
ers League,  114. 


TJfTANTBD— To 
▼V  hot 


purchase  I  to  l-roomed 
a,  with  garden.  Write  fall  par- 
ticulars; state  taxes  aad  terms.  "Vlcto," 
P.    O.    Box   17,    Victoria. 


WANTED  TO  BUY— HOUSES 


Co., 


sised  modern  bungalow  far 
client;  owners  only.  Stewart  Land 
Ltd.,  101  Pemberton  Block,  phono  nil. 


TtfBDIUM 
ill.   ell 


WLL    buy    from    owner    C    or    7    roomed 
modern  house;  close  In;  must  ha  cheap 
and  easy  terms.     B*x  III,  Colonist 

WANTBD    to    buy,    shack    at    Sidney,    an 
•asy    terms.      Box   111.    Colonist, 


able  tor  photoplays;  experience  unneces- 
sary:  compleU  optr 


Itllne  free. 
Louts. 

0      ' 


Write  Produc- 


SiTUATlONS  WANTED— male 

TBAM8TBB    with    heavy    team    wasta 
Phono  HHR. 


Ton    It's    BIRNIB.    Returned    Soldier. 
Pays   yen    to    have    my   es  ' 

stRNta 

1111    Jubilee 


ACREAGE   FOR   SALE 


BACK  TO  THE  LAND 

DO  you  realize  that  there  is  big  money 
In  growing  onions,  encumbers,  toma- 
toes, cabbage,  celery,  beets  and  potatoes  T 
Consider  what  can  be  mads  in  raising  hogs, 
sheep,  cattle  and  poultry,  or  from  a  prop- 
erly   conducted    dairy    farm. 

Here  Is  your  opportunity — Choice  ranch 
of  117  acres  within  ten  miles  of  Victoria, 
rood  transportation  facilities,  with  nearly 
■0  acres  best  bottom  land  In  high  state 
af  cultivation.  New  five-room  California 
bungalow,  two  new  haras  far  41  hand 
stock,  ldsal  mixed  farming 
complete,  to  bo  sacrificed  at  li 
asoaastd  value  at  the  land  wtthoat  m- 
provemeata     Easy   terms   ta   reliable   party. 


A  HEATER    sals;    entire      stack  closing 

out;      largest      stock      and  cheapest 

prlcee   in    Victoria.      Eastern    Stove  Co.,    141 
Fort  fltreot 

BEST  mill  wood;  lowest  prices;  prompt  do- 
livery.     Phone  HS1R, 

BUY    Vlctoria-mada    goods.      Our    pickles, 
marmalades,    etc.,    are    tha    boat.      The 
Western  Pickling  Works.  Ltd..  Ill  Flsgard. 

BUTTONHOLE  machine,  sawing  machine 
with  motor,  perfect  order;  second-hand 
stoves,  beaters,  stc.  like  new.  141  Johnson 
Street.    Phone   1111.        

BOY'S   Highland   costume,   very  cheap,   St 
boy   1-13  years.    Apply   Suits   IT,  Carl- 
ton Apta,  711   Pandora  Street  sfter  7  p.m. 

ANADA    Pride   range   for  sals;   house   ta 
rent      714    King's    Bead.  


A    GOOD   XMAS 

—SUGGESTION- 
IB  a  baa  af  our  homa-mades.  We  have  Just 
rscelved  a  largo  shipment  of  fancy  boxes 
which  are  now  being  packed.  Bvery  young 
lady  appreciates  a  nlcs  box  of  hand-rolled 
or  fork-dipped  CHOCOLATES  tor  Xmaa. 
and  to  assure  good  quality  got  them  nt 
the  Royal  Candy  Factory.  Call  In  when 
passing  and  look  over  this  arrangement 
Prtoos  ranging  from  Ma  par  has  up. 
OUR  SPECIALS 
—THIS  WEBB— 
Coeeanut  Snowball  chocolates  selling  In  the 
regular  way  at  71c  par  pound,  all  this 
week  at  ths  special  price  of  par  pound, 
only  He  And  many  other  special  linen 
ta    choose    from. 

THE    ROYAL   CANDY    LIMITED 
lltg   government   St       Most  Chrtstls  Shoo 

BBssBBSBBBSmm* es™aaasmwsswe--aa— ^-M-sasammmeasaeies-aBsaa«eam»eBssBaB— aa^BB^a—aossam 

J.   M.   NAGANO   A   CO. 
Corner    Government    and    Pandora    Streets 

All    linos   of    Silks   aad   Oriental    Ooods. 

This   is   ths   stors   you   can   find   what   you 
want 


RALSOMINING  looks  beautiful  whan  well 
dona.  Ifa  oar  specialty.  Interior 
Cleaning  A  Mslssmtaiag  Caw  paone  IHiH. 
or  4»int. 

LADIES,  don't  ho  misled.  For  your 
pickles  use  our  pickling  vinegar;  ex- 
perience makes  it  right  Tho  Western 
Pickling   Works.    Ltd..    HI   Flsgard. 

LADY'S  covert  cloth  aoat.  slse  H.  three- 
quarter  length;  beauUful  white  hand- 
embroidered  linen,  and  several  ether 
artlcioe.     Apply   707  %    Yates  fltrsat 

MONARCH   range  for  sale,  equal  to  now. 
used  few   months.    Francis,   111   Yates 
Street,    opposite    Dominion    Thoatra 


A    KMAPTON    —    Keys    *t    all 
kinds;    lacks   repaired  >   gala  and   com- 
bination   work    n   specialty.     14U    Douglas. 
Phono    1411. 


ROOM  AND  BOARD 


CLOSE   to  Parallamsat   Buildings; 
hams;     furnace     gad     plana;     three 
rooms,  with  board.     411  Parry  Strata 

CHERRY     Bank   —    Flrst-alaaa     boardlug 
house;  hot  water  heating;  central  loca- 
tion.    Ill  Quadra  Street  Church  Hill. 


fptAHALA! 
VJ   and  re« 


IN— lit 
and  residence. 


Douglas    Street; 
Phoae  4107L 


board 


•44      Cormorant      Street, 
centrally    located,      with      or      Without 
board;   terma  modorata    


r\u\ 


TbOO 


M    and    board,    with    use 
room,  for  business  girl  or  woman;  rea- 
pers wood   district. 


oonable;   in 
Den  man  Street 


Phoae  1I4IU 


of  sitting- 
Mtl  roa- 
Apply    HII 


-      MIKADO   BAZAAB 
Direct    Importers    of 
JAPANESE    FANCY    OOODS 

nf'  of  silk 


YOU  Will  Had  n  large 
and  cotton  crepe  klmonaa  nt  special 
price  far  ChrUtmaa.  Now  U  your  oppor- 
tunity to  purchase  a  klmona  at  a  very 
lesaonabls  pries. 

TOYS— TOTS— TOTS 

Wa   have  a  full   Una  of  tha  latest   In  toys 

which  are  marked  at  clearing  prices. 

CALENDARS 

Nice    arrangement    at    new    till    calendars. 

and    n    complete    line    ot    Japanese    fancy 

goods    and    orientals. 

THE  sn 

MIKADO   BanaaB 
1404   Government  Sn.  Corner  J< 


WHY 

■r.  V.  MORE 

ADVERTISING? 
Because   It   paya     Increase    your   salea    try 


Lot — Room,    with    hoard  an    Sundays 

only;    two     young     maa  oh  urns     pro* 

fsrrsd;      comfortable      horn  a  III      Craig - 

flower   Road.     Phono  HHR. 


mo 


y  ERNON     House, 
heat;    open    fireplaces. 


HO     Humboldt— Ptret- 


p*aaa   4HTL. 


Our 


START 

ADVERTISING 
NOWl 
charges    are    moderate    gar    changing. 


WANTED— By    lady      with    two     children. 
board  In   private   house.   Oak  Bay   die- 
trlct  preferred.     Apply  Bon  701.  Colonist. 

WANTED— ROOM  AND  BOARD 

■  .    ■- » 

GENTLEMAN  would  like  room  aad  board, 
permanent.  In  nice  house,  gaad  loca- 
tion; please  give  rates  for  month.  Apply 
Box  711,   Colonist. 

ANTED— Room  and  board  for  lad  of  10. 

vicinity  of  Margaret  Jenkins  School. 
with  other  hoy  la  family  preferred.  Ban 
HI.   Colonist 

■■I  III  ss 


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HOUSEKEEPING   ROOMS 


AT   HI    Michigan. 
140IR. 


Housekeeping.     Phone 


froajt 

Mlohigaa   st 


writing   and   displaying   ads. 
NEWTON 
ADVERTISING 
AGENCY 

11-4-S    Winch    Building 


Phaao   Hi! 


WANTED     MjSCSj  I  ANEOUS 
i 

A  LADY  will  call  and  buy  all  your  high 
class    saaj  flt    clothing.       Spat 


Paaao  Mm   Hunt   4011. 


M 


ATHAN  A  Levy — Dealers  in  second-hand 
clothing,    watches.   Jewellery,   oto.     Wo 


MAGNET    AUCTION    ROOMS 
Cor.  Douglas  and  Fort  Streets,  and  7II-TIT 

View    Street    (Opp.    R.    C.    Cathedral). 
Furniture  sales  dally.    Parties  from  Prairies 
should    visit    us    and    secure    corns    of    tho 
Sterling   Bargains  of   nearly    new    Furnlturo 

,     Bt    one-third    the    original    cost.   ; 
Bureaux   14.50.    |I.H.    II.H   and   up   to    l>7. 
Easy   Chairs   from    only    s    few    dollars    up- 
wards.      Pianos,      Sideboards,      Chiffoniers. 
Cabinets,  Tables.   Chairs,   Beds  and  Springs, 
And    every    requirement    for    furnishing    a 
home.      Useful    Christmas    Presents, 
MAGNET    AUCTION    ROOMS 
' Phono    1111. 

MOTORCYCLE    delivery    for.  aala        Will 
trade    for    flour,    sugar,    or    any    other 
stock.     Masters'   Bakery,  Fort  Street        


af  ail 


/-IITY   Mart,    714   Pan  Street 
\J  ellghtiy  aaafl  furniture  »t  all 
All   aar   gssfls   are    I 
Wa  SWF  ar  exchange 
description,      Phane    14IA 

CHRISTMAS  and  Wedding  Presents — 
Nightdresses  and  camleoies,  madras 
hand  embroidery  on  superflne  English 
tarantula.      Phono    1011. 

A  DOUGAL,  specialists  In  elevator 
and  motor  repairing,  switchboard  erec- 
tion, private  installations,  motors  and  dy- 
namos re -wound  and  guaranteed.  Estimates 
given.  Stobbart-Peass  Building  Yates  St 
Telephones   nit,    17HR  and   141IR. 

/^ABINBT  phonograph  for  sals;  will  play 
\J  any  disc  rscord.  including  Edison;  with 
IN  cash,     Shaw,  til  Fan  St 


\J  mat 


DINING    tables,    chairs,    buffets      and     nil 
classes  of  bedroom  furniture.    Try  The 
Barraln    House.    HIP    Douglas   Street 

DIAMONDS,    antiques,    old    gold    bought 
aad  sola    Mra.  Aaroneon.   1007  Oovera- 
aneat  Street  opposite  Angus  Campboira 

kINNBR  table  decorations — Oldfashlsnsd 
prettily  tinted  cocoanut  dalntlss.  40c 
per  lb.  Hamsterley  Farm  Stall.  Public 
Market,  and  upstairs,  opposite  big  clock 
on  Government  Street  la  tho  Mahon  Black. 

EDISON  Amberol    (cabinet),   with  records; 
cost   1250;    will   SOU   for   HII.     'Address 
Box   417,  Colonist.  _»V 


MALLEABLE    steel    ranges.    II   down    aal 
|1  par  week.     Phane  toil.     SMI  Gov 
ommoat  Strset 

MERCHANTS'     Casualty    On.    of 
Room  401   Union  Bank  Building, 
aesa   Insurance  for  Ufa,    Accidents  term   two 
Wife  and  children  protected  against 
its     without     extra    east       Operation 
addition  ta  siskness  boaoflta     Oast 
II  par  month  and  apwards.    Agsata  wanted. 

MEXICAN     pottery    from     the     schooner 
Leonor:    Just   a    few   pieces   left,      Mrs. 


Carter's  store,  earner  Gov 
Streets. 


eat  and  Bay 


VUW   Edison   diamond    point   earnest   disc 
i^l   phonograph,    used   about. three   months. 


D1 


TTtlNEST 
JT    loganb 


roots  «t  rhubarb, 
loganberries,  black  and  red  cherry  cur- 
rants, strawberry  plants;  largest  phenom- 
enal blackbemea  M.  N.  Rudd.  Boeaa 
Vista.    Bumalde   Rood,   ar  Stall    14.    Market 


TTtOR    Sale— About    eight    tone    hay. 
A1     pewklna    000    Cralgflower   Rosa 

i — An     Engtlah     plane     In 
only    till;    also    good    bedi 

and  dlnlngroom  furniture.     It  wfil  pay  . 

to    investigate      a    H.    J.     Mason,     Hillside 

end    Quadra,    phane  4M7I. 


coot   |HI.   aad   |M   worth   ot   recarda 
quick   sale   1310;   cash'  ar   terma     Box   171. 
Coloaist __________ 

OVAL  Frames— Get  that  recently  en- 
larged convex  portrait  framed,  com- 
plete. |3;  fancy  and  urtlstle  frames  with- 
out fancy  prices;  large  shipment  hi 
rived.  Victoria  Art  Brnpevrana.  Ill 
gara  fltrest.   James  Bay. 

■  — — — -aseaBea»«B™BB^eaBSB^sWSS™eB^BBa^BBSBBBBi^BB^BSSBSBmBBBBBBBBBaSBSSS 

ORDER    THAT 
NEW      SUIT 
FOR    XMAS 

Charlie  Wo  A  Co.    Charlie  Be.  Cutter. 

Corner    Douglas    and    Johnson    Streets. 
Ladles'      and     Gent'a      High-Class     Tallora 
Clothing  made  to  order,   flt  and  workman- 
ship   guaranteed. 


ATTENTION!  —  Mrs.  Bunt,  wardrobe 
dealer,  ot  Winnipeg,  and  Calgary,  la 
open  to  buy  and  sell  high-class  ladies', 
gents'  and  chlldrea'a  clothing,  evening  and 
party  dresses;  special  offers  for  gentlemen's 
clothes.  Wo  pay  spot  cash  fb  any  amount 
Business  done  strictly  private.  Mra.  Hunt 
will  anil  herself  to  any  address,  or  call  at 
•11  Johnson  Street  second  house  up  from 
Blanshera     Phone  4011. 

ARMENIAN    stors    pays    high    prices    for 
ladles'     and     gents'     clothing.       Phone 
HII.     T.   8am.   HI   Johnson   Btreot 

ATTENTION — Sell  yoar  discarded  clothes 
direct  to  the  largest  dealers  in  the 
city.  We  pav  best  prices.  You  will  prove 
yourself  by  phoning  till,  1114  Government 
■Street 

ANTIQUES,    Curios— Furs,    antiques,   jew- 
elry,    china       Good     furniture     wsntea 
Murdoch.  711  Bronghton  Street  Phane  4100. 

A  CALL  to  Shaw  A  Co.,  phone  401,  will 
bring  to  your  door  our  buyer,  lady  or 
gentleman,  ta  purchase  your  discarded 
clothing.  " ^^ 

repairing   done. 
Phone   llll;  even- 


AFURNACB-heated      large 
cooking   privilaajsa.      Ml 

AT  till  T*t  Street  housekeeping 
rooms,  bright  and  sunny,  gas  range. 
every  convenience,  modern  house, 
towa;    terms    moderate. 

APPLY    S44 
tag  saltan 

HI  BUBDBTT.  faralahed  bausshasp' 
ioelU 

PLY       ill      Stmeee      itreeti 


AT  Ml 
lag 


AT 


EXCELSIOR 
Belleville. 


heueekeepiag 
Phone  I0IL. 


407 


WANTED— HOUSEKEEPING    ROOMS 

___— —  ii  i 

LIST  your  vacant  housekeeping  rooms  and 
apartments  with  ths  Victoria  and  Isl- 
and Development  Association;  no  charge 
for   service. 


FLATS   AND   APARTMENTS 


ANT   aid   bicycle  hought 
410  Johnson  Street. 
Ins  phone  41HL     .   ' 


A  NTIQUEB— At   ye  sign   of  ye  Old  * 
xVoslty    Shoppe,    111    Fort   Street    ye 
buy    or    sell    antique    furniture,    old    c 
glass,   silver  and   pictures; 
repairing     and     polishing. 
llll. 

ALASKA  Junk  Cev— Scrap  metals,  ruhher. 
sacks,  pipe,  machinery,  teals,  etc  Phoae 


Old  Curt- 

ure.    ol 
cabinet 
Phone 


AT     LeRoy 


Apartments,      Montreal     and 
Michigan,      nice      l-room      unfurnished 
flat;   rent  reasonable. 

AT        October        Mansions  —  Uafuralshed 
■  apartments    ta   rent 

OARLTON     Apartments.     Til     Pandora- 
Furnished,    centrally   located,  hat  water 
and  steam  hsatea     Room  I.  «r  Shane  17 1 L 

TO  Let— Unfrnlshed  comfortable  modern 
suite  of  apartments  on  Newport  Ave., 
Oak  Bay.  Far  full  particulars  apply  A.  W. 
Brldgmsn,    104    Broughton.  . 

FLATS  AND  APARTMsBtTS  WANTED 

WANTED — By  January  II,  four-room  fur- 
nished suite,    two   bedrooms;    must  bo 
good   slse;   moderate   rent.     Phont 

FURNISHED  ROOMS 


BORDEN    Hotel— Modern    rooms.    Il.lo    ta 
11.00    weekly.     Hi    Fart    Street,    phono 


H7I. 


BRUNSWICK    Hotel, 
|l    weekly   and    up;    best    leeat 
Yates  and  Denslan,  phane  111 


night    aad    up. 
beat    location  >    no 


bar. 


F1 


R8T    c 
read. 


411    Dallaa 


•711. 


B1 


'ICYCLB   wanted  la  good  running  order, 
suitable  for  child  •  yaara.    Stats  low- 
est  cash   price.     Box  Til.   Colonist 

BEST      prices 
clothing,    i 

fast 


phoni 


tar    rears 
1401  Stare  Street, 

I 


1747. 


C^-Sf 


T\OirT  seU  yew  faraltare  ttu 
JL/  eur  fair  eoTer  la  epet  sash, 
III    Fart      Phone    1114.  


D°j 


XM/-A    flPBCIAL 


ladles'   ar 


Our  127.10  values  made  up  in 
gents,  to  your  measure  and  of  the 
beet  material,  tve  only  120.00. 
We  have  oa  head  a  large  quantity  at  tha 
heat  quality  serges*  (Indigo  dyes),  n  full 
llao  of  brawn  and  grey  tweede  and  wor- 
steds ta  choose  from.  Mew  don't  delay, 
bat  place  year  order  today  at  tha  above 
special  price. 


CHAR  LIB   WO   *   CO. 
Comer    Douglas    aad    Job: 


Streets. 


PRESBYTERIAN    hymn   hooka, 
and    Pi  aeby terma    hymn    bo< 
blned.  at  half -prtoe.     Mlheea  A  Co. 


las  bibles 


rINO  Pong  sets,   Bedmle 

M    league    feuAseMm, 
FnUUae    of 

VsrCtflClem 

laid   Brand   Street,   phoae    11U. 


Ill  Jo 

..   C.     Pho 
all    asacrtsOaa. 

strict    s'ttentoa    gt 
orders 


hnsea.   oer.   Store  atrewt.  Tletertn. 
^^••m^SiaeVy^atd1*  tigs**? 


try 


city    ore 

TsBAB 

JL"    Ma 


.    Daddy    Santa  Clans   has   left   my 
Hsuee.   Til  Fart  Street 


TTtALflB    teeth    beeght    aa 
J?     oan allien     they    may    be, 
Jetiseoa    Street,    b*tew 


Can    at    HI 


TpBANCis.   Ill   Yates   ( 
A?    Theatre),    always    open    ta    buy 
class    and   aaUejue    furniture,    earpeta, 
tar  spot   cash.      Phone   llll. 


eta. 


iTROWERB—  We  will  buy  your  cauliflower. 
VS  pickling   cucumbers   and    onions,    heiue- 


Plckllsg    B 
Phone  HI. 


and    red    eabbags. 
Worka    Lta.    Ill 


ThaW 


Street 


FURNISHED 
private   bath 
water;  mwrr  a 
McClurs  Street 


with    ar    without; 
running    add    and    cold 

lire   117 


t— A 


T^room   la   furnace   heated   house,   private 
family,    walking    distance.     Phone    14IIL. 


TO  RENT— 4#OUSES 


ar   woald  sell 
BVtJ.   B. 


/-tB ARMING  house,  hardwood  fleers.  Fair- 
\J  Asia  rent  IHH.  Apply  B.  U.  Heath, 
llll    Douglas    Street       


TJKJaa  Rent— Five-room  bouse  an  Urgs  let, 
C  rant  rsaeoasbls  ta  suitable  tenant 
Apply    14)40    Bee    Street,    Wltlowa 

THWB  Baal  OamfoendlBe  f  reomid  eottaeTa 
JT  with  gwarter  acre  ot  laaa  trait  trees: 
good  well;  olty  water  also  laid  ea.  Hi 
Rederiek  Street:  rest  14  per  monUt  Phoae 
11.    D.    Fraeer.   Celonlet    » _ 


NICE      four-room      bungalow, 
large  let     HI4  flhatbourne  Street 


C(sTVBN-re4 
O    Broa    A 


Brett  Lta,  III  Fort  Street 


SIX- 
L, 

Street    Phone 


Chick  ea 

Him. 


and  I  lata:  stable 


ibis; 
1711 


nt 
Work 


SEVEN -room    bouse,    mod  am.    very    warm, 
furnace;  lta  Apply  1444   Pembroke  flt 


ta  lot 


Willows  car;  |I. 


SMALL  hs 
Apply     The    Modern"    1110   Oevernmcat 


SIX  roomed  bungalow. 
1*4  Burdett  Av 


In;  gaa  Apply 


BOOMS  Oak  May.  Ill:  f 
HO;   I  rooms.   Oak 
Jrfleta    |1S.        Berdlek 
Brett.   Ltd..  4H  Fkrl  Street 


Id;   r 


IBAVB    MM 


rte     tor     «*»     fa 

»E.£  w-STk. 

Ull   Bre* 


WAWTP  TO  EXCHWCt 

A,ggffcaag-«a 

A 


Ml.    OtHbL 


to    IM    acres,    ftoat    - 
aerticutorir   salted   far    ra»ehto«; 
[or    o    er    7    iWli.  heeeo 


BUPOALOW  with  large  tot.  WwU  Ml 
frsi|    KM    S»d)a*aall    fiwBa    a**d 

aasortad    Sewer    garden,    la    alty.      C 


will 
with 


wjr^ 

lelssSa 
tMtt.    , 

»«mrt 


toad*   tt    Lew'S  jutUMl      AM*V 
Ik.   till   Doudu   Street. 


_  wall 
Owaar 
lalaad. 


UUe,     Half  —  rtlas . 
la  alty. 


Caarleo  P. 


far    a 


TJtABBB  aad 


**r 


i-ttJS" 


•IT 


fno  Bgckangs— Pslly  madera  S-rewmM 
X.  hoeor.  ta  exchange  Cor  prelrto  (arm 
lead.     Bas  Ml.  Cotoslat. 


TX  Wt 


-«*lherts      and      Seakstehewae 

I  have  all  classes  «T  aroporty 

Charles  P. 


rl«    land*. 
Black. 


VVTOOUD  trade  afa«r  tltla  lot  at  Cardora 
»▼  Bey.  all  toaaw  paid,  for  Underwood 
typewriter.     Bee  It*,  colonist. 


KTBD   ta 


yfAHT 
near   Jestae 


an    Cadbora 


watarfraat.    iMfUwi    far    lot 
Mr  MataL     Wis*   *   Co..    IM 
BMg. 


TRY  AND  LIVESTOCK 


A  *fM  w*w  wi  eutuag  «»»  pswr  MM 
-TL  .....  •  -■«..  i.  ta*  tuua  to  asU  your 
,.»■»,        »  i....,,    .it*.      insooet    aaak    said. 

A  VISIT  to  oar  stall  will  eeevtaa*  you 
that  wa  have  the  bast  aanltry  display 
of  every  description  for  your  Xmaa  dlaaar. 
itookskia  Poultry  Farm  Stall,  Victoria 
Public   Bar»«t.  . 


- 


IMS  Cook   Street. 


A   PEW   rood    singing   caaartoa   far   gait. 

1 


BY 


MktlUr.  af 
M  yaw 


mil. 


B 


LACK   Pomeranian    (male),    Ave    montba 
— '   aid,   tkaramrkbrad.    Pkaaa   IM1B. 

CRlJriAL  palace  and  Dairy  wlaaara— 
gpeakled  Sussex.  Ave  pullets  Ml  male. 
|U.  (ram  wortd'a  champlona.  Alt*  pen 
White  Wyandotte,  'ram  my  cbemplon.hlp 
and  cup  winners  Mr.  Carey.  Ill  Cowlchan 
StroeL  kaar  QMtolaMn   BtreeL ; 

IJIOR  Sale— One  good  driving  banc.    Apply 
-T    Mi 


Mr*.    Millar.    Oold*tream    Hotel. 


■kawTlUa— Pwekred     Wyandotte    pullets. 
Mi  laying.  M*»»aA*r  resdw- to 
Pkaaa    44T4Y1. 


.   laylnr.    remainder    r 
early    April    katsked. 


to  toy. 


YTtOR    Bale— White     Wyandotta    cockerel*. 
J?     Martin  attain;  tkraa  only  left.    Phone 

ItMU  

PMB  gale— Fifty  R.  L  Red  pulleU.  March 
A?  end  April  hatched:  Lampmen'*  a  train. 
Hawthorne.  Stall  «l.  City  Puhllo  Market. 
U$U  


T7IOR  gale— Mare,  about  l.Mi  pounde.  7 
J?  yeare  old.  sound  and  in  beat  of  condl- 
tlan.  4TI:  or  trade  (or  llveatock  of  equal 
tMbs.     ».  P.  Corbatt,  Pender  Island.   B.  c. 


._      gaia— Fifty    select    breedtos 

Gooo  t^s^£^_^LT 


F 

£    H.    Paadla. 
'totarla. 


►  OULTRT. 


wa  ™  aaa^aBBBBBBj        aaga 


HITI.    ar 
MO.    I 


Na.   «. 


TkaRglAM    klttenev    MM^graf    and    atlvar. 

JTrali  UWL. ^ 

■  in  pi  ■  ■  pji  _  '_'.".'..  .--^. — _   _.i_ 


B 


MODS  Ialand  Red  brooding  atook.  a  nice 
lot  to  aelaet  from.  tnstadlhV  flrat  prtoa 
la  utility  olaaa,  at  Duncan,  and  pulleta. 
.    Matthew*.    ML    Tolmle    PC    O. 

K^aw^vtrgjwto**1^  5 

eawe      Wa   aa>  aaakfar  aa»  <aaMtt» 

BUR  aw  apaetol  dlaplay  of  turkeya.  geeee. 
dacka  and  ehlckana  at  the  Roekatde 
Poultry  Farm  Stall.  Victoria  Public  Market. 
pae.   1»,  II.  ».   to.   »>.   »!/ 


rftWO  tharoughbrad  Sold  apaalel  papa, 
X  goad  huntara.  Ill  eaoh.  Apply  **" 
Pfag?  ttreat. 


w 


'ANTRD— A  Jeraey  cow.     Phone  HIT. 


rvTANTRD— Oood    mllah 
W  ttoalara.    Sax  lit. 

Illl ■■      "     •' 


MU5iNkSb  CHANCES 


DO  you  want  |»,»a«  a  year  income  with- 
out any  work,  werry  ar  laconvenlenoet 
man  lnvae*lg*ie  tu  ca-aperaUye  kg 
ucaaard  aaurpMM;  •»  atorta  you  to  own- 
tail  a  ttne  MAgaaUa  Fig  Orchard  and  la- 
tereet  in  oa-oper»Uva  preserving  factory} 
baat  Or*  grown;  oatlanatad  proftu  frost 
b-aore  orchard  fcw  M«d|r,  «r  ■ mw* 
Demand  far  atagaoiia  Fig.  cannot  b*  •<*• 
piled  aa  aceauat  of  the  Ittaltod  arM  tot 
wrvwliiK  auu  toes  «f  taolllttea  for  preserv- 
ing fruit  far  the  market;  beat  laveatxaaat 
agt  earth;  aaaarea  yaa  aa  orcnard  home  la 
ma  Stoat  fascinating  country  In  thu  worm 
sad  aa  mdaueuuohi  income  tor  Uto;  pr*a> 
em  offer  limned;  our  Fran  Booh  tolls  all; 
•end  for  It  today.  Address  uult  Coast  Fig 
offttharaa  Aaaouiatlou,  iMIK.  H,  e*>  Mar- 
uaaato  Bask  Building.  Indianapolis,  Ind. 
>,aaa^uaajaaaaaa*aass»aaa»aaaMa     *■  ■■awawsaaa 

LOST  ANO  rQONO 

ImA)HD—A  suaaa  to  gat  turaeya  afcaagC 
I?  Joia  oar  autiara  ar  saaasar  hsaatoag 
in  (at  s  MM  tor  Ma.  Braaa  «tr««t  Hu- 
mq  tail,   near    lata*  Straat. 

"iJVSUKI)— aoma  Weeks  ago.  small  dog. 
J?  Owaer  can  ba««  aaots  ay  proviur  P>'up- 
!  r«»   aaaorlbing.   ate.    Moa   70*.   Colonist. 

LOfftT — On  Friday  evealng.  parcel  contain- 
ing (our  water-colors  and  tkraa  trainee. 
*>kaaa  getiX    Howard. 

LOST — Lang   shaped   earring,   sapphire   at 
hattom.       Howard     on      return.      Phone 


LOST— Plan    cameo     broach     with      Plata 
gold  rtos.    Fladar  ptogaa  pkaaa  <I»X 

COST— Blaak  leather  purse  on  Head 
•treat  M  shnraiis.il  Btoad.  MtffMay 
Haward  affered.  Pleaa*  return  F.  B. 
tartan.    Pwr|   SMMt. . 


LOflT-Black    g|Ui_ 
TTsiy     Maw     M 
rlM«MaW  pkaaa  Mli 


tar  aa*h  batw.ea 
FsirSold  Tarraoa. 
aU 


OaTT  M    stialatd,   M    attwt   Mr    or    as 

AJ  street,  aa  Tuesday  avealng.  Deoembei 
«,  pair  it  Bias's  kid  gloves,  brawn  lined 
witk  wklte  goatakla.  hand-made,  a  koep- 
aaka  (ram  a  deceased  aaldler.  Ratura  to 
Deputy    Cais(   Palmar,    police   station. 


LOgT— Packetbeok   with   l»M,   past   oRIca 
•Mar    asd     kiito.       Return     ta     Skene 
Uawex   III    Tatea  Straat.     Reward. 


OBJT  Pvtosy  MtotMM  between  Oordon  a 
Ad  aad  Uarmry,  parse  aaataratog  about 
Ml:  badly  aaeded.    Ptoaae  Iwve  at  Library. 


LOST— On    Tkuraday    betweaa    11 
a/ctoak.  M   awsjgka.lt  wr. 
caatotolas   |l»    bHt     Reward. 


t 

puna 
toll. 


pan    M 

lampi    Ma    reward.     Ill 


wrdaaai 
Sapertor    I 


ail 


LOST— Dlatnowd  rtag  aa  Friday  sight  ar 
Satarday    maralug.     Ptoaae   aatlfp   MM 
M»>.  Ootoafcrfc*   Baaard. 


1X2 


attk 
Finder 


Aaaa»»-    Bwd.u   Aira-. 


mars  tag 

k.     Will     be 


II 


CeTT— Friday    last,     sjist^ 
attaeked.    stoaa    eel.     Reward. 


aAkSfTRRLBT  Farm  Laefcy  *K 
Wlaaara  ta  rlalm  artoaa  at  aur  new 
atora,  spat*  ire  la  Mahaa  Block,  Oavera- 
iw«M  Straat.  Wtoaar  mt  U.M  was  is  card 
naanaar  toll;  winners  af  II.M  kasM  ar* 
cards  aaaibsr  IM.  nam,  1411.  MIT,  tilt. 
•11*  sad  IT  Wlaaara  at  too  awaaa  are 
SPjtsri  toll.  toft,  lilt,  MM.  MS.  1l«. 
«»i      lata,     tni,       itot.      »m. 

lit.    IMS.   MM,   ItlMH.    ma.    til.    IMS. 
%arw.   PwkTla   Marks*,  aad   aaa 

aeywWsSto     OssTw^TwaaWssaa^.     VtV^sP*. 


S^j»«gsrg^ 


tiwwr^a^war^rTMd. 

•*    """ 

a* 

to* 

M 

ty  OatM*»  M.  toil.    A  «A  Baw/iM 

TJITABTBO— A  klad   fcwav 
▼V  Phaa.    MtiB. 

tjhr.**f 

af 

1«. 

A    yaaag    miss,    Otodys.    by 


A    dear    . 

Fall    of    atodaass 

Bat   aatot.    tfka   a   — .... 

Bat    ths    life    af    the    kc 

Mar    sue.    1    wean 

Nat  mare   tana   Sfteaa. 

Oa   Chrlatmas    ova. 

Weald   astleve. 

Mar   stocking   aha   kaag    - 

la    tka    meralag    ska    rung 

"Ok.    look    here." 


irttL  UAiL,Y/cuuJNiST.  viCTOKiApkC,     SUNDAY,  DECEMBER. ifi,  1917* 

TOSWCSS,   PHOFESSIONAL 
*     DHWECTORV 


35 


A^ft 


Taal  Co.,  Ml  Brsagkt 


m-» 


-WTTCBBLU  a  T.  Ill-ll 

eU.     aad  dairy  aappilaai  gaaaUaa  engtow; 

MaasyUarrls    maaalaery.  • 


A  paakag*  of  Uowe-Mada  Chocolates  tram 


PHILLIPS' 


14 »«    Oavaracaant 

Motel.    Also  at   the   Market 


AM  Auto  Snap—toll  FoM,  modal  T,  I- 
paaaeagw.  aew  tare*  •  w^—%a\»  ItoMS, 
•Ms  eunatn*.  seat  covets;  has  had  Ml 
complete '  ovetkaai;  will  take  ♦«•  caan. 
May  be  aeea  at  IISMirss  Autoa.  Mi 
superior*  Street. . 


AFIVK-pasaenger  Overland  la  goad  oan- 
dltloa:    will    take    Ford    as    | 
117.    ColsnUt. 


dlttoa;    will    take    Ford 
ment.      A 


iJ2*L 


part 


AHUPMOBILB  roadster  ta  aarfaet  caa- 
'dltlon,  looks  aa  goad  aa  new,  avaretoe 
Urea;  has  been  very  little  used;  will  sail 
cheap  and  give  terms  to  suit  purchaser. 
Box   71*.  Colonist.  "•      • 


AM  Automobile  Expert— Too  much  stress 
cannot  M  attached  to  the  importance 
af  harts*  your  troubles,  electrical  and 
meoaantcal.  attended  to  by  really  experi- 
enced men.  There  I*  na  aatlafaettoa  la  re- 
turning your  car  time  after  time  far  re- 
pair, tka  real  trouble  never  having  been 
correctly  diagnosed,  aa  not  only  deee  It 
cause    a    constantly    Increasing    charge    on 


— itsntly  . 
rusnlss-  casta,  but  to  the  tradesmen,  medi- 
cal staa  ar  .other  professional  .  man.  It 
mean*  a  lose  of  service.  I  am  an  expert 
with  as  experience  that  has  bees  exeep- 
ttoaai>  Wh**ww  yaw  trouble  la  connec- 
tion wltk  automata! aa,  1  Witt  undertake  to 
satisfactorily  Ax  them,  Norman  -  Hirst, 
IMS   Fart  Street,   phone   toll.  • 


AUTOMUS1LBS  overaaulM  aaa   repalrsA 
aatkauues    ehearfally    (walabM    ea    Sll 


James   Bay 

♦lto. 


Ill 


A  Rasher*  T 

aT:  u^tar^vgrsr^  ^ "- 


AlltO  Rasatottos  as*  _Trls»mls«i  .whsals 
a   specialty.        Tit,      IM*      111      Jahneea 
Straat.     Phone   MM.  » 

■  ,  ■         ■  m        .  ■  i   ■  ■  i-  .i  i.  ■         "    -    -    -        ■  —  '  '     " 

BUT  saw  sad  save  meney— Cadllias,  1I1S 
model.  T-peseengor,  stoatrto  lights, 
electric  starter,  Firestone  demountsblo 
rim*,  one-man  top,  like  .a  new  car.  For 
particulars  and  trial  see  Cameron.  Ill 
aupartor   Street,   behtoA   Parliament   Mldga. 

aOIMBTROLBT     louring     In     good     order; 
v>   prtoa   |IT6.     Begg   Motor   Co..    Ltd. 


F 


OR    Sale— Ford    rtodator,      lata      model. 
1126;   term*.     Box  II*.  Colsato*. 


FOR   Sato— 111!    Cadillac   to    good    condi- 
tion.     Enquire   Parker's   Oarage,    Belle- 

vllle  Straat. - 

TROR  Sale— Russell  Silent  Ksight  skStSB- 
J?  ritti  engine,  tires.  *tc.  In  perfect 
order;    price    11.111.     Pllmuys    Oarage. ■  _  __ 


F°i 


T 
mo    repairs;    engines    tborauraly    a*W- 
hauled,   (ram   111.**;   rear  axles,   ft.Mt 
transmission  bands  rallnsd,  |2.60;  workman 
•hip    guaranteed.      Arthur    Dasdrldge.    M»> 
Ma   tstas   Street,   ass*  Pemmlea   theatre. 

FIVB-paaeenger    Ford    la   excellent    condi- 
tion.   IIM   cash,    or   trade    for     launch. 
Owaer  leaving  oily. .  Boa  to*.  Calaasjt 

T7IOR  Sale— nil  Ford,  dae-ton  truck 
H  chassis,  all  avsrhauled  asd  naar,  wild 
Urea  aa  raw,  ••*«.  slightly  used.  Apply 
Box   MS.   Coiasfirt.  . 


FORD,  one-ton  truck,  to  flrst-clssa  «ss- 
dltlon,  sll  nsa>  tires.  This  «w  "to  a 
bargain;  also  Oramm  l\k -ton  aa  good  as 
saw.  Apply  Plimley's  Oarage,  Johnson 
Street,   phone   1707, 

IORD    roadster     In     excellent     condition. 


K 


FOR  Sale — Overland  roadster,  model  41. 
In  good  condition,  newly  painted.  ♦»♦• 
only;  also  1  h.  p.  Oldamoblla,  excellent 
portable  engine.  |7«;  also  JMt  Bulok, 
four-pas.*nger.  Just  ov.rhauled.  MM. 
NorVan  Hu%t,  MM  Fart  Street.  prTsae 
Mil 


....      .  .,      ,    a— 


H 


-TJPMOBILB.  modal  H,  IS  harsapower; 
XX  one  of  the  good  makes;  St  preeent  haa 
Sat  delivery  hsdy  sad  wUI  make  splendid 
light  delivery  aw,  hat  can  readily  be 
cnahged  Into  aa  attractive  loadstar.  Baa 
ill.    Colonist.      , 


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lamps.'  W  say  damaged  metal  part  to 
Buries.  Bros..  Auto  Sh.et  Metal  Worker* 
1M1    government    streeL     Pkaaa    SMT. 

MVtrr^toAC^rtosn,to;,,twVr, 
patsts   il.M    asp  aaj. 


t\«    it"     Phone   IMA 


mui    Fail   aato    painUag   U   as. 
X    Cartler.   Sae  automobile  palat-- 

Ooailty^^lt*    aCllavT^le    Street,    phoaa   IM 


ANTBD— MIS    FWd    or    Chevrolet,    will 
pay  spat  cash.    Cameras.  Mi  Superior. 


•SMI. 


apsis, 


AUTOMOBILES  FOR  HIRE 


A1* 

tar  hire.     Pheeas  IM 


>R    Hire— New    MoLaughlta    aad    Stade- 
baker    eara;    rata,    reaaoaabls;    day    ar 
night  calls     Pkowe  4 SI IX.  H.  CaMS, 


F°i 


TTUVB-paaaeagt 
r  fas  driver. 
1117    Johnson. 


Il.M      PW 


R.    M 


RBTURNBD     SOLDI  BBS 

Alee    Pleasure    Tripe    X 

Rates   very   rwagsahto 
P.  BURICK. 


CsUrTBAL 

Aato  mm 
Pay  sad  sight  sanrloe. 


MM 


Ml  V  ATM     At/rO     FfttS 

air  ~ 


.  ,M    . 
P.   R.    P1RB 


mat 


CTQJM  AND  MOflXmCfOMM 

BOLLBR    skates,    .wtogtog    otaha.    dWAb- 
baito.  toataaikv  .»•  rsTiea,  fctoystoa  aaa 

atAP^Sil  A  ghOTB     HM  BBOAB  wTBBBT 


E^L^taTx£?z2 


PLAT    safe    wttk    year    tire    gilkara.     Oat 
aaa  yaa  aha  rely  aa  frees  Rsatto.  Tka 
Cyala  Mas.   TM  Tstas 


W.T1ZS 


TAKB    MOTKB 


at   USA*   ws   ta  MA    J 

torga  sucahar  af  1414 
irtor    rpek,    wsrks.    114    Je 

***-]**  

V<*  ■»•**  Mass   to  sad  aw   thaw   stop 
X    asd  aaaaad-kaaa  bluilis  Trim  slnST 


Xsaaa.      Wr 

tow.    tka   lsks«sto 

1   taaat 


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■-- 


LBWOI 


MBA  F-  M4RSB41.I.  teacher  af.  embroi- 
dery »ad  srt  saadtowark.  Cls*aa* 
Wedseadaya.  w  by  appalntraeola.  141  Oa- 
wegav    aw.    RellevllfP.  


ABT10UBB 


kToVlCKBRsTa  CMft   Skap  ■  Cnturusl   thing* 
-HX     frees  everywhere.     7ST  Pandora  SttWL 

Half  Mask  from  City  Balk ' 

a*asssss*sss*BB*Esxi^Baua^Bss3ws93*o**aw*asaKassa 

MVILOKB  AMD  CABPBRTBB 


E 


F.    SBWBLL.    csrpester     and     builder. 
JohMng.  ebtogllng.  etc.    Phase  41MX. 

HOBOHTOM— Phase     M4B- 

eontractara.      Bettmaiea 


okwrfuUy   given. 


IT 


BPBNTP.T— Altersttoas     *nd      repairs: 
repaired     sad     guaranteed.        T. 
Phons  I7M.     Batlmstes  free. 


E. 


F.    IBWELL    carpenter   and    Builder. 
Jobbing,   shlagllag,   ate.    Phone   41MX. 
■i.  »■    i  "*• 


MaTAViSH  BROS..  Ill  Fort.  Custom 
broker*.  shipping-  and  forwarding 
agents.  Tel.  SUB.  American  Kxpreas 
repraaantstlvea.     P.O.  Box  1AS4. 


mitE  Returned  Soldiers*  Bottle  A»eney. 
X  jut  Blanahard  St.  Battlea  of  all  de- 
scription* bought  and  sold.  Tel.  144.  Bed! 
prtoa*   given. " ^_^ 


COMMBBCIAL    PHOTOtiRAPH 


SHAW  BROS.,   commercial   photographer*. 
Hi      ftovemment      Street,      up      stalra. 
Place   ChHalmsii   ardera   SOW. 


CURIOS 


DBAVILLB.   John   T..    711   Fort      Curtoa. 
furniture  sad  boohs.      Tel.    1787. 


CHIMNBY  SWBBP1RO 


CHIMNBT  Sweep—  LtoyA      Phone     SMIB. 
Fifteen  years'  experience  In  Victoria. 


CLOTItLNO    AMD    PtJRRlSlilBOa 


A  RMT  Sad  Navy  Clothing  Store.  IT4  and 
A.  '680  Jopnaon.  Oenta'  (urnlshing*. 
sslto.  sheas,    trunks  and  suitcases.     Overall 

specialists.     Phone  MM.  — 

/"VfRCOATfJ — Bxcellent  value*  at  |1*  ta 
VllMt.  sew  styles.  Fsll  and  Winter  wasr. 
Just  in.  Ttoa  onr  saw  "treacher  snd  silp- 
poaa."  Froat  *  FrosL  Weatholma  Block. 
1411   Ctoaarnment  Street. 


LARCASTBR 

MBN'B     CLOTHINO     SPECIALIST 

Mil    Government    Straat 

Present   las)  ad.  sad  ask  (w  1*   par  cent 

dlecount  on  everything  la  tka  stars  tot  this 

1111  awernmest  tr**t. 


COLLECTIONS 


LET    ss    collect    your   had    account*.      No 
collection  no  pay.  The  T.  P.  MoCosaell 
Mercantile  Agency,  SUA  Pemberton  Bldg. 


CLEANING  AND  PYBsBO. 


CITT  Dys  Worhs  (or  your  cleaning  asd 
dyelhr.  Rstea  reaaanable,  wltk  high- 
class  work.  Office  and  plant  M4  Fort 
gtreet.  Pbbna  71.  We  toll  snd  deliver  your 
goods,     prompt  service. 

BC.  STEAM  Dys  Works— Tka  largaet' 
•  dyelg  and  cleaning  works  in  tha  Prov- 
ince. Country  orders  solicited.  Phoha  to*. 
J.   C.   Renfrew.  Prop. ' 

OMbsV  tailor  aad  cleaner.  Iti  Broughton. 
•  Branch**:  Monarch  Cleaner*,  lilt 
Blasahard  Straat.  alw  Kobe  Steam  Dye 
Works.  MM  BlanshaM  Btreeu  Our  three 
■hope  are  at  yoW  sewtos.  Phoaa  I7I4-M 
and  MIA 

fTlCTORIA    Dye    Wsrks    tor    mntic*    and 
V      satisfaction.     Main    office    snd    works, 
1120  View   Street,  phone  717.'    Branch  office 
141   Fort   Street,   phone   M4I. 


.  1)II«CT0RY 


S 


las   M    jOHMgToN.     Para  aitarad 
reaevated  to  ardor.      441  Part 

rssassssassssswssBBsasag 

rLSattAL    DlatMCTtMM 


eatopaiaat.       Always 
*.  t«   BraugAtoS  gsrwl 


Oaadra  Street.    Opaa  das* 
ttoa.     Lady   sttosdast. 


MIS 


/TtHOMSOJI,  4TRAMK  L,  —  git  Paaetora 
X  a.ve.  ^FkM  funeral  farstoatoas,  Aato 
asd   keraa    »salsm«at      Ofttoa     pkaaa     aaa 


it    uay    asd    Bight. 


AN  DSC  APE  asd  geaaral 


a  gsrdedlsg. 
Drrrs. 


sUUBBdBt* 


KB  IVES,   scissor*. 
STsuad   asd   So 
tn.     Waltsa   A   Ka* 


story 


Mfi 


MAIRDBESSTNO 


CUAS.    BASiSOM 
S14    Jonee    Building  Fort 

Specialist    is 
Ladles'  art  I*  tic  hair  goods  of  ovary 
tion.   gentlemen's   toupees  aad  wigs,   ooi 
logs   mads    Up. 
gHAMPOOINO—  HA1II    DRESSING— 
FACB    MASSAOINO 
Marcel    aad    water    waving. 
Scalp    Treatmeat*.    Hair   Bleaching 
Colorlag. 
Phaaa    Silt    for   ApnoJstssaaL 

MAAA-TOAB  BMIiRAVIBB 

ZINC    and    copper    Utoatrstlaw    M    even 
daecripUes     at     Tka     Catostot '  Phata- 
Eagravtoa    DagartsSSM.  * 

BBMSTaTCMIKO 

HAVB  yaw  homsUtchlag.  plcot  edging, 
buttons  covered,  pleating,  scalloping, 
button  boles.  embroidery.  pinking  asd 
hamming  don*  at  Smith's  Buttoa  Works. 
1214     Broad    Street,    phone    1144.  > 


MAT  BJCNOVATOKlES 


ADILH   and   Gents'    KgiUi   cle*n*d   a 
i  blocked    lata    tka    latest    shapes. 

Pw 


Vlc- 


mi. 


LADIES"     sad    gents'     (alls,    beavera  sad 

valour*     cleaned    aad]    rsvbtoeked.  Wa 

dye     yaW    aid    fait    kats    say    color  you 
dealra.     Americas    Hatter.    Ill    Tatea. 


HARD  W  Altai 


BC.    HARDWARE  A  Palat  Oa.  Ltd.   Ill 
•  Fart  Street.    Hardware 
ariees   right.      Tel.   Ik 

IBSUftABCB  \ 

rrUlE   Bsjsltahla  Life   Insurance   Society    a 
X     Raw     Park.      Fire,     Marin*.     Aaetdeat. 

Ftoto    Glass    sad     Live      Stock     Isauraasa. 

Cameron   Invaatmaat  aad  Saourittee  Co..   ISO 

pr 


Central    Bulldlag. 


17M. 


JUNK   DEALERS 


TNVTURB  communlcatloa  wltk  D. 
J}  Bags;  waata  metal  merohaat. 
Apartments.  IM .  Jackson  Ave..  Vi 
Will  sail  ovary  maatk. 


— Wanted,   ecrap 
Iron. 


J    lekd.   saw  i  as.   i  aks.   battl 
klgbeat  prices  pal*      Victoria  Juak 
Sill     Wharf    Street,     pkaaa    MM. 
stare.  1404-1  Store  SfVasf. 


EALSO  MINING 


KAL80MININO  looks  beauUfal  when  wall 
doss  Ifa  our  specialty.  Interior 
Cleaning  A  Ralsomlnlag  Co..  phone  USSR, 
or   4I17R. 


DANCING 


■      -  ■ 


/~tON-A-MORA  Assemble.  eVery  Taeeday 
\J  evening  St  Alexandra.  Public.  Mrs. 
Boyd.     Phone,     oaara'a  orohestrs. 

DANCE  every  Ssturdsy  evening  at  Alax- 
sadra.  aadw  stassgasiaat  s(_ Mrs. 
Moyd.  Ladles,  SM;  pasta.  lOo.  Osard's 
orchestra.  _^__^_» 

BVBRY  lacky  pwtSWd  has  a  nnmbor  of 
Itg  awn-  Lucky  numbers  will  dsnea 
with  delight  when  they  see  announcement 
in  Sunday  and  Monday's  papers,  in  per- 
sonal column.  Wlnnera  will  get  Hamater- 
tey  Farm  chocolate*  free  at  our  sow  up- 
•tatrs  store  on  Goverament  Street.  M 
Mahon    Blaok.     Fratty    dainty    hosaa    aaa; 

Z£2?± , — ! 

myg  SoBBsl  a(  Dancing.  Ml  FWt  St- 
aV  pay  tots  of  tha  Alhambra  Bailst,  Lon- 
don: Operatic  Toe,  RuaalSs  and  Italian  Bal- 
let. Oriental  and  olaeelc  dance*.  Children 
taken  from  4  years  up.  Mvaral  pupil,  sso- 
cesaful  this  year  w  solo  dancer..  For 
particulars  apply  I  to  I  p-m. 


MM*  Lena  cstswsrtk.  pspU  »t  »t. 
Vestoff.  Ruselan  Imperial  Ballet;  chil- 
dren'a  nlirgM  Saturday  morning*;  Junior*. 
Mia  11  a.rs.j  advanced,  u  ta  M:li  P-rs. 
.Stogsstlrs  Manse,  phase  Ms. 

MRS.  SIMPSON  announces;  Adults'  class. 
Msaday  night;  young  students*  club, 
Friday  atoht;*  Children's  elasa,  Saturday 
sft.rnoon.  ItM.  Private  leeeona  on  appli- 
oatlon.  417  St.  John  St..  mornings.  New 
Hippodrome     Hall,    wrner    Blansnsrd    and 

Vlojr   Streets.  

X3RIVATE      dancing      leason*      taught      at 
X       Alexandra       Bar 


IMjSlra       Ballroom.         Mra.      Boyd, 
toWhor.     PhW*.     Stadia  414  Campbell  Bui  A 

•rriCTORlA'S  New  Dssclng  Academy. 
V  Tka  Hippodrome,  open  wary  Wadnea- 
day  aad  Saturday;  dancing  commencing  at 
1-41  Oenta.  iOc;  todies,  tic.  Everybody 
weloorse.      Blawhard  asd   VUw   Strwt. 

rxTEBTHOLMB  Orlll — Free  aslect   dancing, 
▼V  staglsa:  aad  music  wary  erasing. 

L         '       PBTOOOPeV-WMOLBSALB 


VT  THOLES  ALE  Drygooda— Turner,  Beaton 
'IT  *0t.  Ltd..  whalawla  drygooda,  h*n- 
_lltojM  aa4  manufacturer*;  men's  fur- 
atahlsas.  taato.  "Big  Hbm''  brand  shirt*, 
overalls.      Mall    orders    attended    ta. 


DaTTECTIVB  agenct 


PMVATB    detective     office,     IIS     Hlbban- 
Bona  Bsildlnr.    Day  asd  night,    phase 

I41S.  |  '  | 

ENGLMM   BILLIARDS 


BILLIARDS  aad  plenty  M  IL  Oat  Is  to 
aw  Thwftap  JMtsgusp;.  wttgdwa.  Ms; 
yen  ess't  tosa  Take  kW  home  a  turkey 
wad 


tha 


StreW   Btlltord   Halt 


f^OUt  AND  DOCOAL.  aawotoltoto  fa  elevator 
\-f  aad  gaatW  repairing,  owltchboard  erec- 
ttos,  private  IrsRSltottosa.  Motor  snd  dyns- 
Baa  re-wwuaa  asd  rssraata.A  Bstlroatae 
'  Tasto  Bstldlpg,  Tata.  St. 
ntSB  and   I414R 


Jui   ueal   iiiirbai  is  raai  1 1 Ipg 
aaa   hairs     Mrs    ' 


Ls-SSiVT^*«l*fi-»^»  *** 


UVERY.     BOARD    A  KM     SALE 


irtir-' 


LITM4M<RAl*MIRO 


sry  la  yaw  advance  agent;  ow  wsrll  Ig  as* 

srfrtu-rthtoroat  vtr  G**m~ 


a  t  :- 


TOO    TON* .  Agrioultwal     Ursa,     |l-to    par 
ton   to    baik;    extra    charge   if.  ta   sacks. 

Roaebank  Lime  Co..   Victoria.    Kilns,  Eequl- 
malt   Hsrhar.    Phoaa   Belmont  I X. 


LAUNDRIES 


TnCONOMIZB— By  having  your  laundry 
Xu  dona  by  SS  Family  washing  only  71c 
par  week;  only  white  labor  employed;  bun- 
dle* called  (or  asd  returned  the  following 
day.  OW  motto;  "Satufactory  work  at  the 
least  expessa."  Economy  Wot  Wash  Laun- 
dry.  Illl  BrldgS  St..  Phoaa  IMS. 


NEW    Method    Laundry.    Ltd     Tka    sani- 
tary  tray,    I4i»-H    Nortk   Psrk.    L.    D. 

McLean.     Expert 


•LUMBER    COMPANIES 


LUMBER,  window*,  doors,  taierier  salafc, 
eta  CRy  sr  wastry  orders  receive 
careful  attention.  B  W.  Whlttlngtea  Lum- 
bw   Co..    Ltd.,    Bridge    aad   HiUatda     Phone 

irn^ 

MERCHANT  TA1LOMS 


SCHAPER     A      GLASS—  B.       SMSSOr 
W.    W.    Olaaa     Mane   sad    ladles* 


ill    Fait   Straat, 


MIA 


BtASt-KJEBADB   OOBTPMBB 

/-COSTUMES  tor  hire,  suitable  far  . 
\J  querade  Mils  amateur  theatricals,  etc. 
Special  attention  IS  out-o(-t©Wn  orders. 
goad   far    Bat.     Shaw    I   C*.    7M    FWt   St. 

NUBSsBO 

TMUVATE  Maternity"  Home— Patlenu. 
I  cared  far  by  experienced  Old  Country 
nurse;  charge,  reasonable.  Ml  Govern- 
ment   Street.      Hours    I    to    f  p.m. 


NURSERYMEN 


-fROR  tale  ■targe  atoak  af  flneot  Xmas 
X7  berried  hollies  price  lis  a  •?P,'OB: 
ttoa;  ptoae  ardera  early,  wltk  Oakland 
Nursery  Co.  A.  Oklaos.  p«ap,  MM  Hlll- 
aa*  Aveawa.  

OPTICIANS 

JROSB.    Opttoton.    ill!    Dougtos   gtraeL 
•  You   incur  so  obligations  by   80S. siting 
ua     BxasstoatJass  free.       


AMD  CHIPS 


OYSTBRB-OTgTBRS— OYSTERS    . 

Olympla  Oyator  asd  Chop  House 

STEAKS     AND    CHOPS 

Olympla  sad  Esquimau  oysters  fresh   daily 

(served  any   style).    Crabs  asd  el;  kinds  of 

shell    Sab. 

PWh    sad    Ckips— OM    Country     Style. 

IIM    Douglas    Street  Phone    1104 

Tea,  wa  sell  Oysters  by  tka  prat. 


BQU1MA.LT 


E"baaa* 


AND  CEMBNT 


Y»4 


tea.       Maw    a*    tka 
M  daw.    ISM  Stop* 


M?M 


PM 


T3ATBMTS,     trade     essrfca. 
K      rigkto      Paatkaeateaha 

^a    miiiia.i 


PMrA 
oasva*.    B.C 


r«gi>tared 

Vi 


SAVE  rasaay  ask  gw  aattotocisaa  to 
ksvtoa  yew  fliian  Isssusa  dasa  to 
g.  OrUfiiha.  isfl  Caatra  RaaA  gksao  NHL 
Irwstsg    boards    sad    tea    trays    mads    ta 


■ki» 


tka  U want  sad 


ABTMU 


Fart    Street 


Telephaaee    Ml 


ana    SMIaT* 


A    MORTIMER   4,   BOM 
*    lit! 


•a   pad    Marble 

Office  aad   Walks: 
IM  Oaartaay  straw 


w 


SEWEM      BAPB     ABO     TILE 

PUREES 


SBWBB   pipe   ware.    Said  tile.   _ 
Stop,     etc       EC.     Pottery     Ca. 


•re 


•MOE    KEr AIRING 


T7H>H  ejulek.  reUabie  shea  repairtog  aaa 
f  M  Walla.  Mil  Blanahard.  Repair  work 
that    gives    the    wear.    "It's    th*    l< 


SATlSFACTOMf    shoe    Repalrtag     Artksr 
Hlbba.     Mt      Yatee.      batwaak     Oovars- 
SMSd  aad   Erasd. 

ISI-AND    EBOB    REPAIRING    DEPOT 
High-class   eboe    repairing   done   electrically. 
Wa  repair  hat  waver  asttlw  aad  ail  maker 
articles.     Price,    reasonable.        Ml    Johaeea 
StreaL 

a»COBD-MAND  CLOTHINO 

SBAW  A  Ca..  (tka  Lanoashlre  Arm),  bw 
aad  sail '  the  kighest  Olaaa  of  second 
hand  clothing,  boots,  eta  Phone  401.  784 
Fart  at. 


SPORT1KU     GOODS 


JAMES  areas,  gunmaker.  AR  Rlsda  eg 
repaira  asd  alterations.  Make  stock*  ta 
St  Me  ekwter;  bars  barrels  ta  improve  th* 
•booting.  MM  Qoverameaf, 
Phoaa    1714. 

PICMON    A    LSMFBATY.       Ml       J 
Praetieal    gSsamltha      Psoas    I1MR. 

SCHOOLS    AND    COLLEGES 

OCHOOL  far   UtUe   csildraa,    1411 
iJ    Place.    Oak    Bay.      Pkaaa    HIIB. 
a        i  .       .  .a  i       » .  if1 
TAll/OkS    AND    OOMTU  Uk*t» 

BROWN.    M.    SJL    IM    Port— Nsvsk    mUl- 
tary.    etvii    aad    todlasf    tailor.      Pkaw 
Mlf. 

TYPEWRITERS  AND  SUPPLIES 

TTPEWR1TERS— New  aad  secead-hssd; 
repaira.  ran  tela;  rib  bona  tor  ail  ma- 
chlnea.  United  Typewriter  Oa.  Ltd.,  114 
Fart    Street,     victoria.       Phaaa    4744. 


"f 


TOYS 


rpOYS  fw  tka  children.  Barber  A  Bald- 
X  croft.  1004  Douglas  St..  opp.  City  Bail 
sad  111    Yates  Street,   telephone  1M4. 

UMBEEIIA   REPAIRINO 

UMBRELLA     covering    aad     repaira.      Wa 
carry    a   (ull    Use   af   WW    handle*   aad 
dttlnga.     Walts.   A    Kn*pioa.    1411    Douglas. 

WATCHMAKERS   AND   REPAIRERS 

WHITE,  M.  watchmaker  asd  msaufaiT 
turing  jewelar.  Engraving  aastly  don*. 
All  work  positively  guaranteed.  Entrance 
Mlbbes-Bone   Bldg. 

LITTLE    A    Taylor.     417      Fort.  Export 

watchmakers.     Jeweler,     ssd    Sptlolans. 
Phone~  471. 


WINDOW    CLEANERa 


1SLANU      W 
Pioneer    Ira.       Par    . 
MIA      140    Arnold    Avenue. 


DIRECTORY 


iOasttosMl 


JUL**        taagkt 
eery 


T     MAC1 


farta. 
•STalllagtaa  Avaasa. 


Ml 


lfUH  A..  COX,  tasaator  M  _ 
fSa?8ak   «ap^PkwitaMM.M 


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S1NGIMO 


GEO.    A.    DOWNABD— Veeae      Pradaottoa 
•sag    eoaablsa   a    aseelalty.      CaMduaew 
e<    Matraaolltsa    Methodist    Choir.        Studto 

OB'saTwJsSMSJa  , 


T      Md*T*rtlrH(f  *f      MU1B — Velee    .  Osl tare. 
Stsdto  tt4  sVatltog-taa  aveaua.  Phaaa  MirR. 


MCMC 


DR.    J.     U.     WATSON— School    tor    plana 
sad)    otogiag.      ail    aswal 


red   (or   where   desired.      Studto  MS 


pared   for   where  d' 
Straat.    phono    1080 


Cook 


TLfR  Tad  Hugkea.  vocsllet  sad  ptsaist.  4|t 
■tYS.  Tatea  Street 

mHB   Bastly    School    W    Mwaa      Baaedtot 

X  Baatiy.  Principal,  1114  Fort  Street.  Vla- 
terta,  B.C.  Violin,  piano,  organ,  vocal  aad 
theory  of  aausle  taught  by  competent  ta- 
strsotara ^ 

MANDOLIN.    GUITAR.    BANJO.    UKBLBLB 
TSught    At 
PLOWRIGHTS     MUSIC     SCHOOL 
Brown  Block    Illl  Broad  St       Pkaaa  IMS 
Hours:     11.80     a.m.     to     ItM     p.m.     Except 
Wadaosdaya      Other   hours   by   appelatauent 


SCHOOLS 


SCHOOL  tor  UtUe   akiktraa.    UT1   Wibsot 
Place.    Oak   Bap.     Phone    SHIR. 


LEGAL.  OFFICIAL  AND 
BUSINESS  NOTICES 


SYNOPSIS    OF    COAL    MINING    HKGULA- 
TIONS 

GOAL  mining  right,  of  the  Dominion  In 
Manitoba.  Saskatchewan  and  Alberta, 
the  Yukon  Territory,  tbe  Norlhweel  Terri- 
tories sad  In  a  portion  of  the  Provlncu  of 
luitish  Columbia  may  bo  leased  (or  a 
term  of  11  years,  renewal  for  a  further 
term  af  31  yeare  at  ss  annual  rental  of 
.  II  an  acre.  Not  mora  than  1.440  acres 
will   be   leased   to  one   applicant. 

Application  tor  a  lease  must  be  made  by 
the  applicant  In  person  to  ths  Agent  or 
Hub-Agent  of  tbe  district  In  which  ths 
rights    applied    (or    are    situated. 

In  surveyed  territory  the  land  mu*t  be 
described  by  section*,  or  laysl  subdivision* 
of  section*,  snd  In  uasurveyed  territory 
tha  tract  applied  (or  snail  be  staged  out 
by    tha   applicant   himself. 

Bach  application  must  be  accompanied  by 
a  (W  of  ft,  which  will  be  refunded  If  the 
. .h..lb  appued  for  are  not  available,  but 
not  otherwise.  A  royalty  shall  be  paid  on 
the  merchantable  output  of  the  mine  at 
the  rata  of  Ave  centa  par   ton. 

Tha  person  operating  the  mine  shall  fur- 
nl.h  tha  Agent  with  swarn  returns  ao 
counting  for  the  (ull  quantity  of  mer- 
chantable coal  mined  and  pay  the  royalty 
thereon,  if  the  ooal  mining  rights  are 
not  being  operated  such  returns'  should  be 
furnished    at    lea.t    once    a    year.  i 

The  leaw  will  Include  the  coal  mining 
rlrhte  aaly.  rescinded  by  Chap.  Si  of  41, 
George  V.,   assented   to   l-'Ui   June,    1014. 

For  full  information  application  ehould 
be  made  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Depart- 
ment of  tbe  Interior,  Ottsws,  or  to  any 
Agent  sr  Sub-Agent  af  Dominion   Lands 

W.   W.   CORY, 
Deputy  Minister  of  interior. 

N.  B. — Unauthorised  publication  of  tbl. 
advertisement  will   sat  be   paid  for. — 11474. 


WELLINGTON    COLLIERY    BAILWAY    CO. 


IS  ESTIMATED 


Various  Promrrr0jrt-Authorities 
Predict  Substantial  Victory 
for  Union  Government — 
Lowest  Majority  Given  Is  44 


OTTAWA.  Dow.  15.— (SpecisJ  to 
Vancouver  ProTlnoe)— Aftw  ustopTMws 
and  confrraoow  with  I  many  prora- 
awtat  authorUtos  IntiMAtaly  a^ualnted 
with  local  condiUons.  the  possible)  «*- 
suits  of  voting-  throughout  the  Dfjmla- 
ton  on  Monday  point  conclnslvety 
to  a  great  Union  victory.  This  was 
optimistic  Tie*  held  today  in  Uto 
best-informed   Unionist  circles. 

The  concensus  of  opinion  appears 
to  Justify  boiler  that  during;  th*  loss 
two  week*,  consequent  upon  pubHc 
controversy  .patriotic  appeals  and  esranto 
In  Europe,  •  decided  and  aisnltcant 
change,  gravitating  towards*  the  Union 
administration,  is  observable.'  Ttrous- 
andg  who  were  callous  and  indifferent, 
now  that  the  critical  hour  apiwoecben 
appears  to  have  awakened  to  A  sense  . 
of  danger  and  disaster  tbreatenlrsx 
the  chivalrous  Canadian  forces  at  tbe 
front,  and  at  the  sane  time  the  very 
safety  and  integrity  of  the  Dominion. 
Thousands  in  every  constituency  apjpear 
to  recognise  the  peril  consequent  upon 
re  verges  in  Italy  and  treachery  on  the 
part  of  RussiA.  thus  relesglng  half  a 
million  German  troops  for  work  on 
tbe  Western  front. 

Then  too.  the  almost  savage  repudia- 
tion of  the  Union  cause  by  the  Province 
of  Quebec,  the  intolerance  and  bitter- 
ness of  the  press,  the  adhesion  of 
Bourasaa  and  Lavergne  to  the  Laurier 
platform,  have  stirred  the  masses  of 
thinking  voters,  including  the  women's 
franchise  and  soldiers'  vote.  These 
factors  have  seemingly  been  over- 
looked by  many  extreme  Lauriorites, 
but  marvellous  results  are  expected 
from  them  when  the  ballot*,  are  counted. 
Another  factor  taken  under  review 
when  making  an  estimate  Is  the  elim- 
inated alien  vote  in  certain  Ontario 
and     "Wc-Htern     constituencies.  The 

following  estimate  is  considered  a  very 
likely  probabllty: 

Union  Laurterikc 

Alberta. 8  4 

British  Columbia 11  % 

Manitoba 12  9 

Nova  Scotia 12  4 

New  Brunswick 8  3 

Ontario. t 74  k  8 

Prince  Edward  Island..       2  1 

Quebec 4  61 

Saskatchewan 11  6 

Total 142  81 

Union  constituencies.   144:     Laurier 

01.     Probable  Union  majority,  08. 
More    conservative    estimates    eon* 

cede  Laurier  0A  and  claim  180  UnlonUv 

support*™ ;  a  majority  of  4.  for  tb% 

Union  Government. 


: 


STORM  CAUSES 


0"m 


WOOU     AMI     COAL    DEALERS 

AR   wood.   14  Riekes  leng.  double  load. 


M.  stogie  toad.  Ills.  IIM  Oa» 

Street.     Pkoaa  your  erdar  to  444. 


FOR   South    Welllagton    coal   eaU    up    Vio- 
terta  Fuel  Oa..   Ltd.     Pkaaa  1171. 


QKDp  /our  jrapd  saw,  before  tka  pstoaa 


edvaase.     Quick.    . 
Victoria   Weed   Ca.,  skasa  Mti. 

Par  tk«  beat  WeUtogws  Osai  aad  dry  wssd 

J.    U.    PALNXER    A    SONS 
Phase   41*  llf   Cormorant  Ok 


WOOD 


YICK  CHONO  LUNO— Dealere  to  cord- 
'  wood;  blocks  per  sard,  11.60',  split,  IT, 
carried  in  Ifa  estra.  Office  114  Plsgard 
Street.  Phone  SIM  and  Mil.  l>eltvar*u 
any    part    of    city. 


PROFESSIONAL  DIRECTORY 
ACOOCKTAdrTB 

BAWDBN.    Kioo   A   CO.-  -Ckarterad  Aav 
countants.    AxIgSOea.    ete.,   411  aad   414 
Central  Rulidlkg,    Victoria.   R.C.   Phoaa  4SM. 


OTY  QfULTPBB 

ELECTRICITY    la   the   only   safe  aad   par- 
maaent  method  of  rcmovlns  superfluous 


lit  maaent  method  of  rcmovlns  superfluoaa 
•air.  Absolut*  cure  ssiaraaieed.  Mia*  Haa- 
mas.  Uosllded  London  specialist.  Phoaa 
I444X  hatora  lg  a-m.     Ml  Campbell  Bldg. 


CHIROPRACTORS 


Tj*i    C.    PRAZEE — For    sppolntments    pkose 


4MTO. 


DBRTISTS 


DR.    LBW1S   HALL— Jew *U   Block, 
Tatea  aad   Osagtos   Uroata 


BC   lsasltute  af   Otoll 
•Baa    IM.    ktoaUi 

every   moats. 


BOtfX    »1'*<-UU»T 


P.    O. 


ABB 


tfcUROPttOUIT— V. 

14       yeara* 
711    Vtow    Street. 


rUUgoroOllt-L    B.   Jewel 
tTgiKk.     Pboa*  AMIt  taa 


ill 


it 


V2s- 


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APIAAIT      Heat 


National       Hojpttal. 

•MA 


■SfATERNITY  auras,  dletagaged;  I 
isA  jguMsrato.  Mies  Beam,  till  R 
gtreed. 


BOTABY    PYIBIAO 


SMS       City,     ea 


fMVMCIA».     API     r4Y* 


» nu  I  TlOR  ay 


Katies  t*  hereby  ylvea  that  tka  Annual 
Oeaeral  Hertlng  of  tbe  Sharelioldera  af 
tka  Wellington  Colliery  Railway  Company 
will  be  held  at  tka  Head  Office  of  tbe 
Company,  Barents  IIP  to  III  Pemberton 
Bulldlag.  coravr  of  Port  asd  Broad  Street. 
In  tba  City  of  Victoria,  B.  C„  on  Honday. 
tha  7th  day  at  January.  Illl,  at  tbe  hour 
af  I  o'clock  la  tba  afternoon,  far  tka 
election  of  Directors  af  said  Company  for 
the  assalsg  year,  aad  for  tka  transaction 
of  any^etbar  business  connected  with  and 
Incidental  to  tba  undertaking-  of  th* 
Railway  Company  tkst  may  be  dealt  with 
at  aa  Annual  General  Meeting  of  its 
Shareholders.  / 

Dated  at  Victoria,  B.  C.  this  7th  day 
of    December.    HIT. 

HENRY    BROWNING. 

Secretary  of  tka  Wellington  Colliery 
Railway  Company. 


CAMOSim    CLCB    AMSIONED 

Sealed  tender,  addresaed  to  the  under* 
algssd  are  Invited  (or  tba  puroha**,  ea 
bias,  af  tka  ohatteto,  furniture,  fixtures  ssd 
effect*  of  the  Camoeun  Club  so  they  now 
stand  as  tks  Club  premises  oa  sixth  Soar 
of  tbe  Central  Building.  Victoria,  B.  C  .  and 
comprising  fully  equipped  dining-room, 
kitchen,  lounye  rooms,  card  rooms,  sacra* 
tarys  office,    billiard   room   and   buffet. 

Tender*  Mould  ba  marked  "Tenders 
Camosus  Club."  asd  should  reach  the  un- 
dersigned not  later  than  I  p.  m.  on  Boa- 
day,   tha   !4th  day  af   December,   HIT. 

intending  tenderer*  can  arrange  with  tba 
Aaslgnee  to  vtow  tha   premises. 

Ths  highest  ar  any  tender  sat  neecaaarlly 
accepted. 

D.    0.    TAIT, 

Sixth  Floor  BC.  Paratsaest  Lean  BwUA 
tog,    Victoria.    B.    C. 

Solicitor  far  J.  H.  Warner,  Esq, 
Assignee. 


Bonrd   of   Scbool   Truste*g   of 


PUBLIC    NOTICE 

Tka  Board  af  School  Trustee*  of  Ssaa- 
leh  will  toe  plassad  to  meet  all  person, 
interested,  at  the  Cadtooea  Bay  School  on 
Friday,  at  I  p.  m..  December  11,  ta  dis- 
cuss ths  feasibility  of  closing  Cadboro  Bay 
School    snd    conveying    children    to    another 

school    to    tha    locality. -f 

■eci 


H.   S.   COWPER, 


*retary. 


RECRUITING  STATIQNS 
IN  .STATES  SWAMPED 


WM  stoaa  ssfsM  os* 


WAf8HlNOTW>N,  Dec  16s— flscrlrrtAry 
Baker  today  camp  to  tba  relief  of  the 
thousands  of  mtfn  who  have  volun- 
teered for  IBs  regular  army,  but  have 
been  rejected  because  of  tbe  break- 
down of  tbo  Tscrulting  machinery,  by 
ordering  that  all  qualified  applicants 
who  presented  themselves  bafote  noon 
today  should  he  >egg»tad  even  though 
thenr  examinations  and  ether  details 
could  not  be  accomplished  until  later. 
Thoosaada  of  Man  seeking  to  voJur.- 
Mer  toators  tbe  new  draft  r*sYo«at»otis 
went  Into  effect  at  noon  bad  been 
turned  away  bees  use  Of  tbe  recruiting 
ptaUona  being  swamped.    . 


ONE  CANADIAN  KILLED 
AND  ANOTHER  MISSING 

OTTAWA.     Dse.     II. — Flight    Bwb- 
LletiL  Jaaspb  H.  Moran.  R.MVAA,  at 

atab-Ueari 


Tarosrto.   wag   hllteoWnssl 
tmmm  C.  Cburtt.  rTWAt|U  B 


Farmers  in  Chilliwack  Vatle> 
Suffer  Hea^y  Losses— Com- 
munication by  Wire  in  Dis- 
trict .Is  Paralyzed. 


•  •       K  - 

OHIIyLIWAOK.  Doe.  IS.— Many 
thousands  of  dollars'  worth  of  dsmage 
has  been  done  In  tbe  Chilliwack 
Valley  as  a  result  of  the  storm  which 
prevailed  all  day  Thursday  and  up  to 
midnight,  when  a  fortunate  change 
in  tbe  temperature  stayed  tbe  devasta- 
tion. Thursday  and  Friday  tbo  city 
and  valley  has  been  without  light  or 
power,  and  the  telephone  system  of 
tbe  Chilliwack  Telephone  Co.  is  prac- 
tically out  of  commission.  ,  Ice  inchM 
thlck  frose  to  tbe  wires  and  the  weight 
was  snob  that  the  telephone  potos 
could  not  carry  it  and  long  stretehM  of 
pole  lino  have  been  levelled  to  tbo 
ground. 

The  11ms  of  the  B.C.  Electric  did 
not  suffer  go  much,  Although  many 
service  lines  have  been  broken  by  falling 
telephone  potos  and  wires.  A  limited 
lighting  service  was  eatoblubed  la**** 
evening.  | 

Tbe  most  serious  loss  has  been  suf- 
fered by  tbe  fruit  growers,  many  re- 
porting a  third  of  their  orchards 
ruined.  .  In  Many  cases  there  Is  nothing 
but  the  short  trunks  of  the  trees  left. 
Some  of  the  orchards  look  like  ■cenm 
pictured  from  France  after  a  German 
retreat.  This  loss  Is  most  serious, 
as  years  will  bo  required  to  replace 
the  trees  destroyed. 

Wires  Suffer 

VANCOUVER.  Dee.  lfi. -^Judging 
by  tbe  amount  of  damage  dona  to 
telegraph  wires  by  Thursday'*  heavy 
sleet  storm,  both  east  aad  west  of 
Agsaalx,  for  a  distance  of  ftfteen  mitos 
or  more.  communicAtlon  will  bo  hold 
up  for  Mveral  days. 

The  storm  was  one  of  tbo  Mvgrost 
of  tbe  kind  ever  ontperrloaced  la  that 
region.  Ice  wrapped  tbe  wires  an 
inch  thick,  the  weight  breaking  the* 
in  many  pUcUa.  Evidently  A  igros 
wind  was  blowing  at  the  Mine  time, 
for  trees  were  knocked  down.  A  enu- 
merable number  of  telegraph  potos 
are  also  down,  tbe  wind  and  weight  . 
of  Ice  combining  to  brook  whom. 

Railway  trains  which  passed  oawoodh 
tbe  storm  wore  lomplMely  caked  with 
lee.  and  rgcjMhlirl  lee 
they  ^dled  Into  tbe 
day  jrdedM.  *  It  M 
by  the  dantaga.  tl 
ceasawna  to  a  strip  aboest  twenty  i 
awBBf  tbo  C.P.B.  i-to-hi-of-way. 

On  aceooBtt  of  tbo  soadltica  of  tbe 
wired    there    amy    bo  some   delay    la 
rscotviag  pbjetlsi 
Ooituabla  roar  bed  via  tbo 


CONGRESSMAN  FALLS 
OFF  ALP  AN  MOUNTAIN 


1TAL1AX       HKADQUARTEHB       Iff 
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THE  DAILY  COLONIST.  VICTORIA,  B.C.  SUNDAY,  DECEMBER  16,  19x7 

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There  Is  Still  Ttme  to  Get  Christmas  Supplies  But 

ORDERS  MUST  BE  PLACED  NOW! 


1 


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ALE,  BEER  AND  STOUT 


Dog's  Heed  BottHng— Base* 

Per  case  of  1  dozen  quarts 

Per  case  of  1  dozen  pints  ........... 

Per  case  of  4  dozen  quarts 

Per  case  of  6  dozen  pint* 

Per  case  of  1  dozen  splits 

Per  case  of  6  dozen  splits 

Dog's  Head  Bottling— Guinness'  Stout— 

Per  case  of  1  dozen  pints 

Per  case  of  6  dozen  pints 

Per  case  of  1  dozen  splits . . . . . 

Per  case  of  6  dozen  splits 

Peter  Walker's  English  Lager— 

Per  case  of  1  dozen  pints • . . 

Per  case  of  6  dozen  pints 


>•••••• 


•••••••»•••••••■ 


ALCOHOL 

Bottle 

Alcohol,  65  overproof 82.25 

Alcohol,  proof  strength 1.75 

BRANDIES 

Bottle 

Hennessy's  Three  Star  93.25 

SHstnnessy's  One  Star ....'.    3.75 

Ducourt  Three  Star,  extra  special  ....    2.25 

Ducourt  Three  Star,  quarts 2.0© 

Ducourt  Three  Star,  24  flasks 1.25 

Blackberry  Brandy,  Garstin  Freres  . . .    1.50 

Cherry  Brandy,  Heeling's  2.50 

Apricot  Brandy,  Bootz  2.50 

Renault's  Vintage  Brandy   ..........     .... 

Claudon  &  Co.'s  Brandy 

_luJDasiourt  8c  Co.'s  Brandy  ........ T. 


Case 
•20.00 
16.00 

Case 

21.00 
17.00 
18.00 
15.00 

22.50 
22.50 

.... 
.... 

ULti 


8  6.00 

4.25 

23.00 

24.00 

3.00 

,    16.00 

4.25 
,    23.00 

3.00 
.    16.00 

.      4.00 
.    22.00 

Gallon 
8  9.50 
7.75 

Gallon 


.... 
■ . . . 
.... 
..... 
.... 
.... 


812.00 

10.50 

9.00 


CHAMPAGNES 

Bottle  Case 

Mumm's  Extra  Dry,  quarts,  1  dozen. .  .85.00  845.00 

Mumm's  Extra  Dry,  splits,  1  dozen...    1.75  17.00 

Marquis  de  la  Tour,  a  dozen  pints. ....    1.50  30.00 

Marguerite  Christophe,  quarts 4.25  40.00 

GOLD  UON  AMERICAN  COCKTAILS 


Martini  Cocktails,  1  dozen,  quarts  ... 
Martini  Cocktails;  2  dozen,  pints  ..... 
American  Cocktails,  x  dozen,  quarts  . 
Vermouth  Cocktails,  x  dozen,  quarts  . 

GIN 


*     ^ 


•  *•••••- 


Gold  Cross  Geneva  Red  Gin,  15  btls. 
Dekuyper  Geneva  Red  Gin,  15  bottles 
Coates*  Plymouth  Gin,  12  bottles  . . . 
Gordon's  Dry  Gin,  ia  bottles  ..... 
Williamson's  Old  Tom,  12  bottles  . . 

Hulstkamp  Schnapps,  1*  dozen 

Wolfe's  Schnapps,  1  dozen  

Ross'  Irish  Sloe  Gin,  12  bottles 

Lemoine's  Sloe  Gin,  12  bottles » . 

Booth's  Old  Tom  •• • 


Bottle 
2.00 
1.35 
2.00 
2.00 

Bottle 
82.25 
2.40 
2.25 
2.25 
2.00 
2.50 
2.00 
2.25 
2.00 


Case 
20.00 
21.00 
20:00 
20.00 

Case 
824.00 
26.00 
19.00 
18.00 
15.00 
22.50 
19.00 
19.00 
17.00 


Gallon 


. . . . 


Gallon 


Gallon 

a   •  •  • 

8  7.00 

•  •  •  • 

8.25 
6.00 


8.00 
8.00 


LIQUEURS 

Bottle 

Benedictine,  quarts  . .83.75 

Benedictine,  pints  .....••••••••••»••••  2b.W* 

Chartreuse,  Green,  quarts 4.00 

Chartreuse,  Green,  pints *    2.50 

Chartreuse,  Yellow,  quarts 3.75 

Chartreuse,  Yellow,  pints  2JK& 

Cherry  Whiskey,  Hawker's*  quarts  . . .  2.00 
Cherry  Whiskey,  Fremy  Ffls,  quarts  . .  2.50 
Cherry  Whiskey,  Fremy  Fils,  pints  . . .    1.75 

Creme  de  Menthe  M.  B.  &  R. 2.75 

Creme  de  Menthe  Lemoine 2.00 

Curacoa,  E.  Laufaurie  Fils 2.50 

Curacoa,  Triple  Sec  M.  B.  &  R. 2.50 

Curacoa,  Lemoine s  •«••••...........    Aw 

Vermouth,  French,  Noilly  Prat 2.50 

Vermouth,  Italian,  Martine  Si  Rossi  . .    2.25 

'  RUM 

Bottle 

E.  &  J.  Burke's  Jamaica 82.25 

Thorn  &  Cameron's  Jamaica 2.25 

Thom  St  Cameron's  Demerara  ........    2.25 

Thorn  &  Cameron's  Demerara,  Imp.  qts.  2.75 
Demerara,  overproof  ................     *«•• 

Demerara,  very  fine *    . ... 

Jamaica,  overproof • .... 

Jamaica,  special 

WINES  (Took) 

Bottle 

•  Taylor  Invalid  Port 81.75 

Kola  Wine,  K.  P.  C. ~...    1.50 

Blackberry  Wine '. T.....    1 

Black  Cherry  Wine 1.25 

WHISKIES 

IRISH—  Bottle 

John  Jameson  *** 2.50 

E.  &/.  Burke's  *** 2.25 

i.  Caflaghan  St  Sons,  Ltd.,  qts.  ....  2.00 
.  Callaghan  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Imp.  qts.  2.50 
Citchelrs  Irish ........ .... 

RYE— 

Gooderham  St  Wort's  Special . , 1.85 

Gooderham  8t  Wort's,  quarts  ......    1.60 

Gooderham  fit  Wort's,  36  flasks  ...•     . ..i  '-• 

Gooderham  &  Wort's,  48  flasks »* 

Walker's  Club 1.99 

Walker's  Imperial 1.75 

Seagram s  83  •  ••••••«•••••••••••••»    1.75 

Golden  West,  Imp.  qts 2.25 

Golden  West,  quarts 1.50 

Gooderham  &  Wort's  Rye  in  bulk 

Walker's  Rye  in  bulk .... 

Seagram's  Bye  in  bulk .... 

B .  C  Kye  in  bulk  ....... ...........     .... 

Seagram's  Non  Par'eil  in  bulk  ...... 


Case 


.... 
.... 


•  .  ••! 
•  .  .  .. 
.  .  .  * 
».  .  « 
.  •  .  . 

»  •  •  • 


Case 

819.00 

19.00 

18.50 

25.00 


Gallon 

•  ••  «. 
. . .  • 
. . .  ■ 

•  • .  •> 
. . .  •  . 
.... 
. . . » 
.... 
.... 

9  8.50 

•  •  •  • 

•  •  •  • 

8.50 

■ 

•  •  •  • 

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1 

Gallon 


• . . . 

a  •  .  # 
...  • 


Case 
815.00 
12.50 

L0.09 
10.00 


Case 


810.00 

8.50 

10.50 

9.00 


Gallon 


Bottle 


.  *  •  •  •         •  •  •  • 


•  •  •»        »  «  •  ♦ 


* 
.  •  • . 


Gallon 

22.00  .... 

19.00  .... 
17.00 

23.00  8.50 

....•'  9.00 

17.00  6.50 
14.50 

illSo 

17.50  8.00 

15.50  7.00 

15.50  .... 

19.00    ,  .... 
13.50   ."• 

....  6.00 

•  ••«  6.00 

...«  6.00 

..'.i    »...  6.00 
5.25 


WHISKIES— 0 
BOURBON— 

Cedar  Brook,  Eight  Years  Old  .... 

Old  Crow,  Distillery's  Own  Bottling  2*80 
SCOTCH  WHISKEY— 

Johnnie  Walker,  Black  Label 2.90 
ohnnie  Walker,  Red  Label 2.75 

Johnny  Walker,  White  Label 2.15 

Dawson's  Extra  Special 2.25 

Whyte  St  Mackay's  Special  .....'...    2.25 

Dewar's  Special    2.25 

Fraser's  Glenfern 1.75 

Macdonald's  Special  Reserve,  quarts.  1.75 
Macdonald's  Special  Reserve,  I.  qts.  2.50 

Teacher's  Highland  Cream,  in  bulk 

Walker's  Kilmarnock,  in  bulk 
Greenlees'  Extra  Special,  in  bulk 

Macdonald's  Special,  in  bulk 

Glenfern  Special,  in  bulk ...» 

SHERRY 

Bottle 

Amontillado,  Pale  Dry  82.25 

Sandemann  Buck's  Olorosa 

Sandemann's  Club  Sherry   ....* 2.75 

Vino  de  Pasto 2.00 

Olorosa 1.85 

Mackenzie's  Sherry,  in  bulk  

PORT  WINE 

Bottle 
Cossart,  Gordon  &  Co.: 

Very  Choice  Tawny ....82.50 

No.  1  Fruity 2.25 

Royal  Crown  Port 2.25 

Alto   Douro jb.\Mj 


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Case 

818.50 

22.50 


25.00 
21.09 

22.00 

20.00 

21.00 

16.00 

16.00 

23.00 

.... 

. .  •  • 

.... 


Case 
819.00 

•  •  •  • 

22.50 
14.50 
12.50 


Case 

818.50 
17.50 
16.00 


Italian  Swiss  Colony  Port  1.75 

California  ***  Port 1.65 

Cresta   Blanca  Port    , 1.4 

Cossart,  Gordon  St  Co.'s  Special 
Old  Jawny,  Very  Dry  ..... 

xv.  L/.    INO.    1     •  •  ••••••  a 


■  ••••••••i 


Red  Taragona 


■  •••••••.•••♦.        •••• 


14.00 
13.00 
13.00 

.... 
.... 

.... 
. .  • .. 


Gallon 

9  8.00 


. . . . 


•••ft 

.... 


.... 
. .  •  • 


• . . . 

. .  *. . 
10.50 
10.50 
10.50 

8.50 

8.00 

Gallon 
8  9.00 
8.00 

t . . . . 
...  * 
.... 
6.00 

Gallon 

•  •  •  ft 
. .  ••> 

• . . . 


8  5.00 

•  •  •  • 

8.00 
9.00 
6.50 
5.00 


Gallon 
8  3.50 
4.00 


NATIVE  PORT 

Bottle  Case 

Bright's  Diamond  81.15  8  7.50 

Bright's  Special  Vintage Km  •  • «    1.50  10.50 

Bright's  Catawba 1.50  10.50 

NOTE 

When  orderlnf.  three  bottles  or  more  of  certain  articles,  deduct  fifteen  cents 
etch  bottle,  and  for  six  bottles  or  more,  deduct  twenty-fire  cents  each  bottle,  from 
the  price  per  bottle. 

Twelve  bottles  ee  more  of  oae  kind  or  assorted— case  pries  net,  with  no 
deduction. 

Not  less  than  one  gallon  can  be  shipped  at  the  price  mentioned  per  gallon. 
On  orders  for  two,  three  or  four  gallons,  deduct  fifty  cents  from  price  mentioned 
per  gallon,  with  the  exception  of  Rye  Whisky  sad  Alcohol— twenty-five  cents  per 
gallon  to  be  deducted  from  these  two  articles  for  two,  three  or  four-gallon  lots. 

On  five  or  ten-gallon  lots  or  more,  deduct  seventy-five  cents  per  gallon  from 
prices  quoted  per  gallon  on  ail  goods  except  Rye  Whisky  and  Alcohol,  and  fifty 
cents  per  gallon  from  Rye  Whiskey  and  Alcohol. 

The  above  deductions  refer  to  quantities  of  each  Individual  kind  of  llqour,  and 
not  on  an  assortment. 


All  Quotations  Are  Net  to  the  Consumer,  Inclusive  of  All  Charges,  ant. 
You  Can  Be  Assured  That  the  Quality  Will  Be  the  Same  as  That  ~ 


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carefully  observed  jn  filhns;  out  your  order  to  me.    The  express  and  freterhl 
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